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Labor & Delivery
The moment you've been waiting for is almost here: the birth of your baby! Here you'll learn about labor and delivery, including signs of labor, when to go to the hospital, how to manage the pain of labor, what involved with an epidural, birthing methods, and much more.
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4 Signs Your Water Is Breaking During Pregnancy
9 Signs Labor Is Near: How to Tell Your Baby Will Come Soon
8 Painful Experiences That Are Equivalent to Giving Birth
Can a Membrane Sweep Actually Induce Labor?
How to Make Labor Go Faster
What to Pack for a Hospital Delivery
10 Things You Need After Having a Baby
Should You Deliver at a Birthing Center?
Giving Birth Abroad? Here Are 7 Things To Consider
The Best Postpartum Kits to Ease You Into That 4th Trimester
What is a Lotus Birth?
Common Causes of Stalled Labor and What You Can Do
How To Know if Your Cervix Is Dilated—Without an Exam
Leaking Amniotic Fluid: Signs, Causes, and Symptoms
10 Labor Positions to Try While Giving Birth
Everything That Happens When Your Water Breaks
How to Induce Labor at Home
11 Ways to Ease Contractions Without Drugs
What Labor Contractions Feel Like From Start to Birth
6 Signs of Preterm Labor and What Your Health Care Provider Might Do
How Long After Induction Parents Can Expect To Give Birth
When Does Labor Start After Losing Your Mucus Plug?
What Does a Mucus Plug Look Like?
What Are the Different Types of Contractions?
How to Soften Your Cervix for Birth Naturally
The Best Exercises to Induce Labor Naturally
11 Secrets to an Easier Labor
Cervix Dilatation Chart: What to Expect During the Stages of Labor
6 Ways to Tell the Difference Between Gas and Labor Contractions
Cramping and Other Signs of Labor Pregnant People Should Know About
What Are Braxton Hicks Contractions?
What to Expect During the 3 Stages of Labor
What Happens When Babies Poop in the Womb
When Do You Lose Your Mucus Plug?
All About Your First Period After a C-Section
When Do Contractions Start in the Third Trimester?
Here's Why You Should Aim for a Full-Term Pregnancy, If Possible
We Asked Real Parents: What Does Giving Birth Feel Like?
4 Reasons You Might Have to Labor Without an Epidural
Everything You Need to Know About the Lamaze Method
The Truth About Due Dates
9 Things You Can Do With Your Placenta After Birth
Managing Labor Pain During Childbirth
How Many C-Sections Is 'Too Many'?
What Other Cultures Can Teach the US About Postpartum Rituals
Doula vs. Midwife: The Differences and How to Choose
Vaginal Bleeding After C-Section: How Long Does It Last?
The Best Birthing Positions, According to Experts and Parents
What Does Your Due Date Actually Mean?
How Does Your Body Know When to Go Into Labor?
What Back Labor Is Really Like
Mom Delivers Baby No. 3 in a Car on the Side of the Highway in Dramatic Viral Video
How Does False Labor Differ From the Real Thing?
What to Know About Vaginal Birth After a C-Section (VBAC)
5 Signs You're Having Labor Contractions
7 Things That Can Happen During Labor
The Average Pushing Time for a First Baby Might Surprise You
What Is Pitocin Induction?
How Long Should I Wait to Get Pregnant After a C-Section?
What Is Prodromal Labor?
The Meaning of Cervical Dilation and Signs You're Dilating
Is Orgasmic Birth Possible?
Words of Encouragement for Labor and Delivery
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