The Gentle Birth

So when I described my birthing class to my chiropractor, he suggested I get some videos so that I would have an idea of some other methods of birth and have seen more than one happen.  He lent us "The Gentle Birth" DVD.  Aside from the anti-hospital ranting it was actually a great way to see some alternatives to the typical hospital birth experience.  It also helped me feel more secure in our choice to deliver at Rush.  Many of the things that they were saying birthing centers do better are things that our nurse said they encourage at Rush, for example: moving and walking while you can, squatting and using a bar or ball to allow gravity to help, allowing family in the birthing room, trying to avoid interventions as much as possible.  As much as I am going to try for a natural birth, I am still glad I'm delivering in a hospital (just in case)!