Multiple Births
Women carrying twins, triplets, quads, or more babies have some increased risk in their pregnancy. Learn about monitoring, possible fetal or maternal ... read more
June 24, 2010
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Induction of Labor
It's not uncommon to have labor induced, or started by artificial means. Learn about induction through softening your cervix, breaking your water, and... read more
June 24, 2010
Breech Baby
Babies in the breech position are bottom first. See how doctors turn the baby, address a breech position discovered during labor, and deliver a breech... read more
June 24, 2010
Monitoring During Labor
Your baby's heartbeat and your contractions are monitored during labor to check for progress and to ensure your and your baby's well-being. Get the fa... read more
June 24, 2010
Sudden Birth: What to Do for Precipitous Labor
Be prepared for sudden birth or precipitous labor with these medical tips for delivering a baby not in a hospital. read more
June 24, 2010
When to Go to The Hospital for Labor
Know the signs of when you're going into labor and the signs that it's time to go to the hospital for labor and birth. read more
June 24, 2010
5 Signs and Symptoms of Labor
What are the common physical and emotion signs of labor? And how do you know if your labor really has started...? read more
June 24, 2010
Anesthesia for Pain Relief
General anesthesia, when the mother is asleep, is used in cesarean births and other necessary cases. Find out when and why it's used and what happens ... read more
June 24, 2010
Birth Story: A Natural Home Birth
This is the story of 31-year-old Jenna's natural home birth. She chronicles everything in a detailed timeline from the start of her contractions to th... read more
June 24, 2010
Drugs for Pain Relief
Various types of pain relief medication can help during labor and childbirth. Get the facts about analgesic drugs, which dull the perception of pain; ... read more
June 24, 2010
Labor Pain Management
Labor and birth pain varies among pregnant women and progresses and affects them in different ways. Learn how you might react to pain and can plan ahe... read more
June 24, 2010
Getting Ready for Twins
If you're pregnant with twins, you may be concerned about how you'll manage during and after birth. Although pregnancies with multiples are more likel... read more
June 24, 2010