Natural childbirth

alt=|thumb|325x325px|A doula (left) applying pressure to a pregnant woman during labor A doula (; ; ) is a non-medical professional who provides guidance for the service of others and who supports another person (the doula's client) through a significant health-related experience, such as childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion or stillbirth, as well as non-reproductive experiences such as dying. A doula might also provide support to the client's partner, family, and friends.

an attended or an unattended childbirth in a non-clinical setting

childbirth that occurs in water

childbirth technique

childbirth without routine medical interventions, particularly anesthesia

Cycle of uterine contractions

birthing procedure advocated by Scientologists, in which noise is avoided as much as possible during delivery to avoid the production of engrams in infants

intentionally giving birth without medical assistance