ROCKET READER Water Birth Water birth, or waterbirth, is the process of laboring in water. Women who choose this method of birth may labor and […]
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Articles on birth alternatives. Our articles are short, in English, and available to read on any device. You can even have the articles read to you if you like.
Preparing for Natural Childbirth
ROCKET READER Preparing for Natural Childbirth Before you go into labor, your preparation for a natural birth begins. In fact, they may begin even before […]
Continue readingIs a Home Birth Right for You?
ROCKET READER Is a Home Birth Right for You? While the concept of giving birth at home is certainly not new, its resurgence in modern […]
Continue readingHypnosis for Childbirth
ROCKET READER Hypnosis for Childbirth Have you heard of hypnosis in childbirth? Some women are curious about this form of alternative birth, and may be […]
Continue readingDo I Need a Doula?
ROCKET READER Do I Need a Doula? The role of a doula (Greek word meaning “woman’s servant”) is to help a woman have a healthy, […]
Continue readingBreathing and Meditation
ROCKET READER Breathing and Meditation Depending on the method, meditation and breathing usually go together. They are often tied in with visualization, too. Here are […]
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ROCKET READER Birthing Centers A birthing center can be thought of as a compromise between a home birth and a hospital birth. It has elements […]
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ROCKET READER Birth Education Classes Attending birth classes can go a long way toward relieving the anxiety and doubt that so many women and their […]
Continue readingBirthing Alternatives before Intervention
ROCKET READER Birthing Alternatives before Intervention Many women are choosing an intervention-free birth in this day and age. In order to avoid interventions such as […]
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ROCKET READER Yoga before Labor Preparing your body for labor can facilitate the process, build confidence, and make for an easier, more satisfying delivery. Yoga […]
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