Ever heard of a Doula? I cant recomend getting one enough. If you know someone who is going to have a child, ask them "who is your doula?" check out these statistics:

31% decrease in the use of Pitocin*
28% decrease in the risk of C-section*
12% increase in the likelihood of a spontaneous vaginal birth*
9% decrease in the use of any medications for pain relief
14% decrease in the risk of newborns being admitted to a special care nursery
34% decrease in the risk of being dissatisfied with the birth experience 

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