There are innumerable benefits to an unmedicated birth. No drug has ever been proven entirely safe. In fact many drugs that are routinely given during labor and birth are not FDA approved for use during pregnancy. Women spend 9 months ingesting only what is "safe" and nutritious for the baby she is growing. Why, in the final hours, should she suddenly stop? Choosing a natural, unmedicated birth is the safest and healthiest choice for you and your baby.