Birth Story: Water Birth
Warm water helps some pregnant women deal with contractions in the second stage of labor. Hear one woman's story and get tips on a water birth and bir... read more
June 24, 2010
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The Third Stage of Labor: After Your Baby is Born
In the third stage of childbirth, your baby has been born, the umbilical cord is cut, and your uterus contracts again to deliver the placenta. Get mor... read more
June 24, 2010
Should You Have Electronic Fetal Monitoring?
Studies show there are risks and benefits to continuous electronic fetal monitoring during labor. Learn the pros and cons of nonstop fetal monitoring ... read more
June 24, 2010
The Second Stage of Labor: Delivering Your Baby
In the second stage of labor, the cervix is fully dilated at 10 cm and your baby is far down in the pelvis, ready for birth. Learn about when to activ... read more
June 24, 2010
Episiotomies and Perineal Tears
Episiotomies are less common now than they were decades ago, but they are still necessary in some complicated births. Read about episiotomy, a cut bet... read more
June 24, 2010
Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is an emergency childbirth situation that occurs when the baby's head is delivered but the shoulders seem to be stuck. Get the facts... read more
June 24, 2010
Laboring at Home
If you're preparing for a home birth, you and your nurse-midwife have probably made a plan. Learn what to consider for the final preparations for safe... 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
Checklist: Know When You're in Labor, and When to Seek Help
How do you know when you've gone into labor and your baby is on the way? Print out this helpful checklist with tips on how you'll know when it's reall... read more
June 24, 2010
Birth Story: Epidural Pain Relief
Pain-relief plans may change during labor and childbirth. Hear a woman's story about planning for a natural birth and then deciding to use low-dose an... read more
June 24, 2010
Preparing for Labor
It's important to take special care of yourself before labor so that you can keep your energy and strength up for the big event. This checklist will h... read more
June 24, 2010