Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Signs of labor - Know what to expect as your due date approaches. On television, babies are often born with a rush of emotion and swift action. The mother doubles over from the pain of a single contraction, and the baby appears before the ... [... more]
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Preterm labor: Prevention is key
Pregnant? Help prevent preterm labor by taking good care of yourself. Most pregnancies last 38 to 42 weeks. Preterm labor refers to contractions that begin to open the cervix before week 37. No one knows exactly what causes preterm labor. It's a ... [... more]
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Sheehan's syndrome
Sheehan's syndrome - Comprehensive overview covers signs and symptoms, causes and treatment. Sheehan's syndrome is a condition affecting women who experience life-threatening blood loss during or after childbirth. Severe blood loss deprives your ... [... more]
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Stages of labor: Baby, it's time!
Stages of labor - During labor, expect a sequence of events in three distinct stages. Every woman's labor is unique, even from one pregnancy to the next. In some cases, labor is over in a matter of hours - or less. In other cases, labor tests a ... [... more]
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Episiotomy: Can you deliver a baby without one?
An episiotomy can speed delivery. But is the procedure necessary? An episiotomy is an incision made in the tissue between the vaginal opening and anus (perineum) during childbirth. Although an episiotomy was once a routine part of childbirth, ... [... more]
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Back labor: What are the symptoms?
Learn how to recognize and manage the symptoms of back labor. The term "back labor" is often used to describe labor in which the woman feels the most discomfort in her lower back, just above her tailbone. Often, back labor occurs when the baby [... more]
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Inducing labor: Your questions answered
Pregnant? Here's what you need to know about inducing labor. Nature controls most aspects of labor. But sometimes, nature needs a nudge. If your health care provider decides you and your baby would benefit from delivering sooner rather than ... [... more]
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Childbirth education: Get ready for labor and delivery
Childbirth education classes - Learn what to expect during labor and delivery. By now, you've probably surrounded yourself with articles on childbirth and heard countless labor stories from friends and loved ones. But do you really know what to ... [... more]
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Labor pain: Medications for labor and delivery
Various medications can ease pain during labor and delivery. Here's an overview. Many types of medication can ease pain during labor and delivery. Epidural and spinal blocks are common choices, but you have other options, too. Work with your ... [... more]
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