Labor & Delivery
Issues related to the perinatal period, including birth plans, delivery options (spontaneous vaginal delivery, VBAC, induction or cesarean birth), choice of comfort measures (natural childbirth or epidural and other anesthesia), as well as procedures and tests of fetal well-being.
How to Deliver a Baby
If you have a family member who is expecting a baby, it's important to be prepared in case the baby decides to come before anyone is ready. Delivering a baby is not hard, but it can be overwhelming.
If you have a family member who is expecting a baby, it's important to be prepared in case the baby decides to come before anyone is ready. Delivering a baby is not hard, but it can be overwhelming.
Is Vaginal Birth Safe after C-Section?
National Institute of Health statement on study on health risks of vaginal birth to mothers who have previously given birth by cesarean section.
National Institute of Health statement on study on health risks of vaginal birth to mothers who have previously given birth by cesarean section.
How to Avoid Induced Labor
Women's Health Forums members discuss experiences with induced labor and how to avoid it the next time.
Women's Health Forums members discuss experiences with induced labor and how to avoid it the next time.
If You Have a C-Section
Excellent slide show presentation of what to expect during and after a C-Section birth. Includes description of each step of procedure. A must read for all pregnant women.
Excellent slide show presentation of what to expect during and after a C-Section birth. Includes description of each step of procedure. A must read for all pregnant women.
Drugs for Labor
The decision to either use medications for labor and birth or not use medications is a fairly recent debate believe it or not. About Pregnancy Guide Robin Weiss discusses the pros and cons of drugs during labor.
The decision to either use medications for labor and birth or not use medications is a fairly recent debate believe it or not. About Pregnancy Guide Robin Weiss discusses the pros and cons of drugs during labor.