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
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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
Stem Cell Collection
During pregnancy, you can plan ahead for the collection of stem cells from the umbilical cord that can be used later in a baby's life to treat disease... read more
June 24, 2010
Questions to Ask About Your Birth Plan
Pregnant women have many questions to consider before birth about where and how to deliver. See some top birth plan questions that will help you prepa... read more
June 24, 2010
Who's Who in Birth Ideologies
Many doctors and scientists are behind 20th-century birth ideologies and methods. Learn who's who in modern childbirth philosophy, including Lamaze, K... 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
Planning for Your Birth
During pregnancy, prepare for labor and birth before your due date to help with a smooth delivery. Make a birth plan detailing where to have your baby... read more
June 24, 2010
Fundal Height Chart and Fetal Height: Measuring Your Baby
Our fundal height chart measure's your baby's fundal height by week and offers more ways to measure fetal growth. read more
June 24, 2010
Fetal Growth Chart
If there are concerns about your baby's growth in the third trimester of pregnancy, you may get scans to track size on a growth chart. See examples of... read more
June 24, 2010
Diagnostic Tests During Pregnancy
If your pregnancy screened positive for Down syndrome or another genetic disorder, diagnostic tests like chorionic villus sampling (CVS) and amniocent... read more
June 24, 2010
20 Week Ultrasound
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
June 24, 2010
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Nuchal translucency screening is a special ultrasound done between 11 and 14 weeks of pregnancy to check your baby's risk of Down syndrome. See exampl... read more
June 24, 2010