The majority of women today choose a hospital as the place to give birth. However there may be advantages for some mothers to give birth outside of a hospital setting.

Nov 21, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Deciding where to give birth can be very hard. Think carefully about whether to give birth at home or to give birth in a hospital ward.

Oct 4, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

A look at the benefits of using birthing centers. Birth centers offer comfort and intimate care for new mums and their babies.

Nov 28, 2010 - Emily Sutherlin

Few mothers are choosing homebirth today. Even fewer mothers feel comfortable giving birth without a trained professional present.

Dec 23, 2007 - Brenda Lane

Medical experts disagree about whether homebirth carries more risk than giving birth within a hospital setting. Studies show that complications happen in either place.

Feb 4, 2009 - Brenda Lane

Some of the benefits of choosing a home birth are an intervention-free birth, quicker labor, easier recovery and a great start to breastfeeding.

Jan 25, 2008 - Christy Swift

Here is a list of supplies to have on hand for a home birth, including breastfeeding supplies, newborn necessities, and postpartum must-haves.

Nov 10, 2009 - Christy Swift

Looking for a book on homebirth for a sibling? These lovely children's picture books discuss labor, show pictures of birth, and celebrate breastfeeding too.

Jan 19, 2010 - Tricia Edgar

Unassisted birth is getting attention as more women are seeking a way to have a natural childbirth without excessive, and often unnecessary, intervention.

Dec 11, 2007 - Lizz Shepherd

Is giving birth in the hospital safer than having a home birth? According to the World Health Organization, for normal pregnancies the answer is no.

Jul 29, 2010 - Amy Giaquinto

Here is a helpful interview from a homebirthing mother with information about pain relief, midwifery care and payment for homebirths.

Jan 18, 2007 - Brenda Lane

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative identifies birthing facilities that offer optimal support for breastfeeding mothers.

Sep 12, 2009 - Megan Doyle

The majority of mothers give birth in hospitals today in the United States and Canada. Options from tubs to mobility and eating can vary in many places of birth.

Oct 6, 2008 - Brenda Lane

Not surprising that items are often forgotten at home when labor starts. The best prevention is to begin packing your labor bag in the last weeks of pregnancy.

Sep 26, 2006 - Brenda Lane

Parents should consider the number of previous births, travel distance as well as their health status in deciding when to go to the hospital or birth center in labor.

Apr 4, 2007 - Brenda Lane

When choosing a place to give birth, parents tend to focus on the aesthetics instead of asking about the cesarean rate. Does a low cesarean rate matter?

Jun 23, 2010 - Brenda Lane

If parents are preparing to have their baby, what constitutes a top hospital? Find out some of the best hospitals in the US when planning to give birth.

Aug 19, 2010 - Brenda Lane

What stuff should go into a pregnant woman's hospital overnight bag for birth of baby? Find out essentials to pack in maternity suitcase, handbag for mom-to-be & newborn.

Feb 3, 2010 - Aimee Larsen Stoddard

Need to know what to pack in a hospital bag? Find a list of important hospital packing checklist items. Learn essential items to take to the hospital when having a baby.

Feb 11, 2010 - Lena Gott

Read to find out what a doula is, what she does, how to find one inexpensively, and popular interview questions to ask when looking for a doula.

Dec 18, 2010 - Cherisa D Hays