The danger of preterm labor is that it will lead to the birth of a baby that has not fully developed, and therefore has a high risk of complications. About 10% of all pregnancies result in ...

Combining safety with the comfort of home or a birthing center allows for the natural process of birth to ... are comfortable for them throughout labor and birth -- such as on their hands and ...

Of course, you can't control every aspect of labor and delivery, and you'll need to be flexible if something comes up that requires your birth team to depart from your plan. (And if you want to change ...

"If a transfer needs to happen during labor and the ... to be a part of your birth, and you build a relationship with the team that you're welcoming into this special process," Phillips said.