We have heard much discussion of late regarding the Muggle trend toward "natural" birthing techniques, and the possibility of a Wizarding alternative. You very well might ask, "But my dear Nanny Croydon! What is natural birth?"

Very succinctly, we suspect the Muggles and their loony science men have developed a way to birth an infant without the need of a mother. For indeed, witches are creatures of nature and any offspring they produce must therefore be called 'natural'. What could be more natural than birth?

And as for this odd trend to abhor medicinal plants and potions that would ease the pains of labor, we say this to you future mothers: do not be stark idiots. Take the potion.