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Labor & Delivery     It's Not Your Mother's Epidural       Advances in obstetrical anesthesia offer women the option of controlled, customized pain relief.         Labor Pain and How to Cope       Understanding the physical and emotional factors in labor will make it easier for you to cope.         Choosing a Labor Position       The labor position you choose should be a comfortable one that helps you do your job with as much ease as possible. Try different positions to see what works for you.         Powerful Pushing       A new pushing technique offers women a safe and practical alternative to traditional methods that are often less efficient.         The "I Hate Hospitals" Guide to Childbirth       If you're afraid of hospitals, there are ways to make your childbirth and postpartum hospital stay bearable.         Waterbirth: A Gentle Choice       Is waterbirth for you? Find out about this popular birthing method and it's benefits.         Having Your Baby at Home       Six steps to guide you toward the homebirth of your dreams.         Natural Childbirth       What to consider before deciding if "natural" is right for you.         Braxton Hicks Contractions       Learn about Braxton Hicks and how to tell the difference between them and true labor contractions.         Your Birth Plans       Real life births are full of surprises, but flexible advance planning will help you give birth your way.         The Labour Partner Primer       What you need to know to support a woman through childbirth.         Coping With Labor-Related Fears       Hit with a bad case of stage fright now that your due date is fast approaching? Here's what you need to know about five of the biggest labor-related fears.         Delivery Room Visitors       The feelings of those who witness the birth of new life often radiate throughout the room -- Deciding who will attend your baby's birth.         The Right to Choose       Nobody disputes the miracle and validity of Cesarean section when it is used as a lifesaving procedure, but should it become a surgery of convenience?         Using Birthing Balls to Ease Labor       Birth balls are increasingly becoming a fixture in hospitals, birth centers and home births. They allow the mother to have the freedom to shift her weight and support her pelvic region for greater comfort during labor.         Planning Ahead for Your C-Section       C-section 101 on what to expect and how to plan ahead when cesarean section is inevitable.         Heads Up? Bottoms Up? Birth Presentations and Your Delivery       As your delivery date nears and Baby approaches that monumental trip through the birth canal, his position becomes more important. Here's what you should know know about birth presentations.