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  • Home
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Women's Health Links
  • Our Providers
    • Dr. William L. Golden
    • Dr. R. Kraig Smith
    • Dr. Stephen E. Litsey
    • Dr. Kenneth L. Harris
    • Dr. Kerri F. Hensarling
    • Dr. Robert M. Marino
    • Dr. Jon Mahram
    • Rachel S. Brown, CRNP
    • Valerie L. Birmingham, CRNP
    • Lynsey Smith, NP
  • Pregnancy & Childbirth
    • Covid-19 and Pregnancy
    • HDlive Ultrasound
  • Gynecological Care
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  • Contact Us
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Natural Childbirth
Natural childbirth has many definitions and is highly individualized.  Our doctors at Lee Obstetrics and Gynecology are proponents of natural childbirth and are happy to help you safely achieve the birth that you desire.  There are however certain limitations to what can be provided.  We recommend that you discuss your requests, concerns, and expectations with your doctor at your appointments in the 3rd trimester.    

A significant part of the natural childbirth experience for women involves a birth without pain medication or Pitocin.  Unlike an epidural, natural pain-reduction techniques do not eliminate pain — so if you're not willing to feel and work with the pain, you may be happier with an epidural or other alternatives. Also, natural approaches may not offer adequate pain management if you end up with a prolonged labor or a complicated labor that requires certain interventions.  Our doctors and  labor and delivery nurses are happy to help you with various pain management techniques.  Keep in mind that if you plan a natural childbirth, but find the pain of labor intolerable, you can change your mind.  

We do not use Pitocin in every delivery we perform.  We encourage natural labor.  We will however use various techniques/medications that expedite labor when indicated for safety and medical reasons.  We will be happy to discuss the indication (reason) for any techniques/medications use during your labor process.  
Main Office - Opelika
Lee Obstetrics & Gynecology
121 N 20th St #2
Opelika, AL 36801
​(334) 745-6447

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Auburn Office
​Lee Obstetrics & Gynecology
986 Drew Lane
Auburn, AL 36830
​(334) 821-3355
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