is one of life's greatest gifts, and the ability to create, nurture, and eventually birth a brand new human being is nothing short of a miracle. Yet, when many women think about the actual process of giving birth, fear of pain (and how to avoid it) is at the forefront of their minds. Healthcare providers may be quick to offer drugs for pain relief or to take the edge off. But for expectant moms who prefer the natural route, there is another way, and the involvement of pain is not necessarily a given.