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What Is a 'Normal' Birth?

No woman wants an 'unnatural childbirth.' But what is defined as a 'natural' or 'normal' birth? Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks with a certified nurse…

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The Role of a Midwife

Midwives play an important role in the birthing experience, should a pregnant woman choose to have a midwife. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with certified nurse midwife Celeste Thomas about the…

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No Laughing Matter: Using Nitrous Oxide for Labor Pain

Nitrous oxide—or laughing gas—is used widely around the world for labor pain relief. But the United States only has approximately 100 hospitals that make it available to women in labor.…

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Why Choose A Midwife?

Certified Nurse Midwife Dr. Debra Penney asks: “Why not choose a midwife?” Most people think having a physician deliver their baby is the only way to go, but Debra explains how midwives…

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Do I Need a Midwife?

There are a lot of misconceptions about midwives and their role in childbirth and postnatal care. Debra Penney is a certified nurse and midwife. She clears the air about the role of midwives in…

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