American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Visit the ACOG Patient Page for information that you can trust from the leading experts in women's healthcare. Search pamphlets, review new and revised pamphlets, and more. Support ACOG's campaign for liability reform by completing our As a ... [... more]
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Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Delivery
Today, doctors know that many women who have had a cesarean delivery can later safely give birth though the vagina. This is called vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) delivery. VBAC can be a safe option for many women. However, it is not the ... [... more]
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El parto vaginal después de un parto por cesárea
El PVDC puede ser una opción para muchas mujeres. Sus necesidades determinarán si el PVDC es una buena alternativa para usted. Al decidir si el PVDC es una opción, un factor clave es el tipo de incisió [... more]
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Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring During Labor
Fetal monitoring cannot prevent a problem from occurring. However, it can alert your doctor or nurse to warning signs and allow them to take steps to help the baby. Fetal heart rate monitoring is one way to check the well-being of your baby ... [... more]
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If Your Baby Is Breech
Most breech babies are born healthy. If your baby is still in the breech position as your due date draws near, talk with your doctor. A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks from the first day of the last menstrual period. In the first 36 ... [... more]
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