Braxton Hicks or True Labor Contractions? Information From Experts and Moms
For some women, labor contractions feel like mild cramps or period pain, while others describe it as the most painful experience of their lives (hence... read more
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For some women, labor contractions feel like mild cramps or period pain, while others describe it as the most painful experience of their lives (hence... read more
Learn about ectopic pregnancy, a serious medical condition where a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. Symptoms, causes, and treatment options... read more
This guide includes information about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatments for urinary tract infections, stress urinary incontinence and vag... read more
Carrying twins, triplets, or more multiple babies brings challenges and excitement to pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Hear one mother's story of the w... read more
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
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
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
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
What are the common physical and emotion signs of labor? And how do you know if your labor really has started...? 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
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
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