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This article details what to take with you to the hospital when you are going into labor. read more
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This article details what to take with you to the hospital when you are going into labor. read more
During your baby's first medical exam around 12 hours after birth, the pediatrician checks everything from head shape to reflexes, such as sucking and... read more
Around 10 to 15 percent of all babies born in the US need to spend time in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Babies most often need extra care to... read more
In the minute after your baby is born, the doctor will assess the baby's breathing, pulse/heart rate, movements, skin color, and responses using the A... read more
Assisted birth uses forceps or a vacuum suction cup (ventouse extractor) to help deliver a baby vaginally. Get the facts on safety and complications, ... 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
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
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
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
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
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