Alternative Birthing

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23
Aug
2007

Charlotte Church Planning A Water Birth

It is being reported today that, 8 months pregnant singer, Charlotte Church is going to deliver her first child via water birth.

The 21-year-old – pregnant with her and rugby star boyfriend Gavin Henson’s first child – has purchased a birthing pool after a friend convinced her it was the best way to [...]

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9
May
2007

Mom Delivers Baby In Parking Lot Solo

Monica Walters-Wolfe had planned to deliver her baby at a midwife birthing center in Meridian Tuesday morning, just after midnight.

But when Wolfe got to The Baby Place, no one was there, so she gave birth to her baby alone in the middle of the driveway. She stripped off her clothes, using her coat to keep [...]

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24
Apr
2007

Ricki Lake’s Documentary On Homebirths: The Business of Being Born

Actress and former talk show host Ricki Lake has turned executive producer for the documentary The Business of Being Born, which will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival.

After having two different birth experiences, Ricki Lake decided to make a documentary on the subject of birth.
She felt like this was her opportunity to explore and [...]

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27
Jul
2006

Waterbirth? Is it an option?

You are now 6 months pregnant and knee deep in baby decisions. When surfing the net you come across alternative forms of birthing. There are more than one? Waterbirths are increasingly becoming popular due to the comfort factor for mom. They are also believed to be a gentler, slower introduction to [...]

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