Natural Childbirth in Cobb, GA

There have been many medical and scientific advancements made in the childbirth process. Some women, however, prefer to give birth with as little medical aid as possible. This is known as natural childbirth. Women who give birth naturally still work closely with a chosen doctor or provider.

Request more information about natural childbirth today: call (770) 674-6311 or contact Dr. Gail Ravello online.

What is Natural Childbirth?

Natural childbirth refers to the process of giving birth without the use of invasive medical assistance or pain medication. This method of giving birth is similar to the way women would have done in the eras before industrialized hospitals.

Unlike those women - who faced higher mortality rates for both mother and child however - modern natural childbirth confers several benefits. The foremost is the fact that emergency medical intervention is available and recommended for natural childbirth mothers.

This means in the case of a life or health-threatening emergency, pain relief or surgery can be utilized to protect the mother or child. This allows natural childbirth to have success rates similar to hospital birth.

Natural childbirth typically includes no:

• C-sections
• Epidurals
• Pain medication
• Anesthesia

How Does Natural Childbirth Work?

Instead of using the previously mentioned means, natural childbirth typically focuses on other methods to help a mother deliver a child. Some things that might be included as a part of a natural childbirth process include:

• Massage
• Pain management methods
• Assistance from a doula or midwife
• Breathing exercises
• Alternate birthing positions
• Relaxation therapy
• Birth methods, such as Lamaze
• Skin-to-skin contact shortly after birth

The exact method of natural childbirth will vary depending on the needs of the mother and the individual provider. It's important to understand that natural birth is not recommended for all women, particularly those who have a high risk pregnancy  factor such as an illness or previous difficulty with birth.

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Even if opting for a natural childbirth, it's important to work closely with a provider or doctor to ensure everything happens smoothly. With the right expectations and method, natural childbirth can feel empowering to some mothers.

Request more information about these methods today: call (770) 674-6311 or contact Dr. Gail Ravello online.