Childbirth - Labour & Delivery
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Does Labor Hurt the Same for All Mothers?
Childbirth is painful, sometimes from the first contraction to the final stage of birth. Labor may not hurt the same depending on some cultural differences and weight. more...
Group B Strep Treatment Questioned
A Cochrane review sheds doubt on whether or not routine antibiotics given to laboring mothers who test positive for GBS will reduce the risk of infection. more...
Guidelines for Labor Induction
Not all care providers or childbirth experts agree on the reasons for labor induction. New guidelines established by ACOG may help but are controversial. more...
Today many mothers have their movement restricted in labor due to fetal monitoring and medication use. Research shows that walking can shorten the first stage of labor. more...
Shoulder dystocia is one of the most serious of all obstetric complications. Large babies can sometimes be a risk factor. One treatment is the Gaskin Maneuver. more...
What Does a Contraction Feel Like?
One of the most common questions as you get closer to your due date is how will you know a contraction when you are having one? Find out how to recognize contractions. more...
Top Questions to Ask Your Anesthesiologist
The majority of women are very interested to learn about pain relief options for labor; however they may not know the best questions to ask. Here are sample questions. more...
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By: Tamara Frank
If a baby isn't born the natural way - vaginally - the baby will be born by a caesarean delivery. more...
By: Mary Earhart
Newborns are not only smaller than adults but different and need resuscitation for different reasons. A different approach to the resuscitation of babies is necessary. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
Once a routine procedure, current medical practice does not believe it is absolutely necessary for easy birth. This article elucidates the risks, benefits and recovery. more...
Comfort Supplies for Homebirth and Waterbirth
By: Christy Swift
Here is a list of foods to eat during labor, comfort supplies for natural childbirth, and water birth supplies. more...
How to Prepare for a Homebirth
By: Christy Swift
Here is a list of supplies to have on hand for a home birth, including breastfeeding supplies, newborn necessities, and postpartum must-haves. more...
By: Snigdha Taduri
Various complications arise during labour requiring certain delivery procedures to be implemented to aid faster and safer birth of the baby. more...
Packing the Labor and Delivery Overnight Bag
By: Stephanie Haddad
Getting ready for baby's arrival can be fun and exciting, but what about mom's needs? And dad's, for that matter? Find out what to bring to the hospital for labor. more...
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