Childbirth - Labour & Delivery
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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...
Top Ten Things to Do During Pregnancy
Most women know the basics of having a healthy pregnancy. Here are good reminders about what to do and what not to do to benefit mothers and their babies. more...
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Back labor involves intense lower back pain felt along with contractions during childbirth. more...
By: Emily Rogers
As the body prepares for delivery, there will be many changes, which may indicate early signs of labor. more...
Braxton Hicks In Preparation For Labor
Some women may worry that they won't be able to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks contractions and true labor contractions. This article explains the difference. more...
Acupressure has long been practiced to naturally induce labor. Using certain pressure points on the body can help to get labor going. more...
There are many techniques that claim to naturally induce labor, but do any of them really work? This article takes a closer look at these techniques. more...
Signs Of Labor - What To Expect
Many women may worry that they will miss their bodies' clues that labor is imminent. The following article outlines the most common indications and signs of labor. more...
The Truth About Labor and Childbirth
By: Emily Boss
There is no way to know what each individual birthing process will hold, but there are two things that every woman can be sure of. more...
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