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Skilled birth attendance

Skilled birth attendance means having a trained professional present to recognize danger signs, begin stabilization, and arrange emergency care.

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Myths about natural birth explained

Myths about natural birth explained

What natural birth can mean For many families, natural birth usually means a vaginal birth with minimal medical intervention, often without pharmacologic analgesia such as an epidural. Some people use the phrase to describe spontaneous labor, upright positioning, water immersion during labor, intermittent monitoring, or continuous emotional support. Others use it more narrowly to mean […]