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Across the nation, a growing number of expectant mothers are opting for an alternative approach to birth: midwifery.

Most women go into labor within 24 hours. If labor does not occur naturally during this time frame, doctors may induce labor to prevent infections and delivery complications. Contractions.

1. Find a trusted care team Choosing the right maternity, labor and delivery team and building a relationship with them is one of the most crucial steps in creating the birth experience you want.

Pain management has become an essential part of childbirth. The epidural is one of the most common methods of pain management for women in labor and is given in over 70% of U.S. hospital deliveries.

How an epidural lowers the risk of severe complications The study results found 22% of women had an epidural in labor. Additionally, severe maternal morbidity occurred in 4.3 per 1,000 births.