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
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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
Premature babies are those born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, or before being fully developed and prepared for life outside the uterus. Read up on adv... read more
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
Be prepared for sudden birth or precipitous labor with these medical tips for delivering a baby not in a hospital. read more
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
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
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
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
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
Our fundal height chart measure's your baby's fundal height by week and offers more ways to measure fetal growth. read more
If your pregnancy screened positive for Down syndrome or another genetic disorder, diagnostic tests like chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocent... read more
Your second-trimester ultrasound, or 20-week scan, is usually done 18-22 weeks into pregnancy. Learn what the scan shows, such as your baby's sex and ... read more
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