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Pregnancy Today's Advisory Panel Answers:
What can I do to make natural childbirth easier?
by Kathy Loebel
Certified Nurse-Midwife
Swedish Covenant Hospital, Chicago
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Question
I am seeing a Nurse-Midwife for prenatal care. My question is about natural
childbirth. I am determined to have this baby naturally, I just think it is
safer for me and the baby. But most people I have talked to say that I am
crazy. Is there anything that I can do to make it easier?
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Answer
Congratulations on your decision to seek care with a midwife. Make sure you
mention all your concerns to her/him. Natural childbirth, while painful,
can be the most rewarding experience a woman can have. It is important for
you to seek out other women who have had natural childbirth - they can
support you in your decision and give you lots of help and encouragement.
There are multiple books
out in paperback: Mind
Over Labor is one of the books that comes to mind. Also check your
local telephone directory and look for anyone teaching Bradley
Childbirth Classes. These classes offer some of the best information on
natural childbirth. (See also Pregnancy Today's Bradley Educator's resource page here.)
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