Rima Chaddha Under normal conditions, a mother is pregnant for about 38 weeks before entering labor, the process of delivering her baby. As labor begins, the mother's body produces large ...

Combining safety with the comfort of home or a birthing center allows for the natural process of birth to unfold in an unhurried manner. Birthing rooms at birthing centers resemble homes with a ...

Both approaches are alleged to diminish pain by familiarizing the pregnant woman with the process of childbirth and by creating an atmosphere of confidence. Fernand Lamaze introduced his method in ...