Premature Births
Premature babies are those born before 37 weeks of pregnancy, or before being fully developed and prepared for life outside the uterus. Read up on adv... read more
June 24, 2010
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Induction of Labor
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
June 24, 2010
Breech Baby
Babies in the breech position are bottom first. See how doctors turn the baby, address a breech position discovered during labor, and deliver a breech... read more
June 24, 2010
Birth Story: Water Birth
Warm water helps some pregnant women deal with contractions in the second stage of labor. Hear one woman's story and get tips on a water birth and bir... read more
June 24, 2010
The Third Stage of Labor: After Your Baby is Born
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
June 24, 2010
What Is the Apgar Score?
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
June 24, 2010
Should You Have Electronic Fetal Monitoring?
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
June 24, 2010
The Second Stage of Labor: Delivering Your Baby
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
June 24, 2010
Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is an emergency childbirth situation that occurs when the baby's head is delivered but the shoulders seem to be stuck. Get the facts... read more
June 24, 2010
Episiotomies and Perineal Tears
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
June 24, 2010
Laboring at Home
If you're preparing for a home birth, you and your nurse-midwife have probably made a plan. Learn what to consider for the final preparations for safe... read more
June 24, 2010
Monitoring During Labor
Your baby's heartbeat and your contractions are monitored during labor to check for progress and to ensure your and your baby's well-being. Get the fa... read more
June 24, 2010