Labor
33 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week
Pain relief in childbirth is an important thing to think about and discuss with your physician.
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34 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week
Let's learn a bit about when c-sections make sense as you reach 34 weeks.
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36 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week
36 weeks along; it's a good idea to know some of the signs of labor!
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37 Weeks Pregnant: Your Pregnancy Week by Week
Learn about labor induction this week as you reach full term!
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8 Ways to Speed Up Labor
Prodromal labor, or pre-labor, is the body’s way of preparing for birth. When a woman experiences prodromal
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"Am I in Labor?" 8 Ways to Tell if Labor Has Started
It is the question on the minds of most women who are pregnant. Carrying a child and giving birth are
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Bloody Show: What Is It, and What Does It Mean?
When you hear about seeing a “bloody show” at the end of your pregnancy, it sounds as if you are in for something dramatic and gory. But it’s not dangerous or necessarily a sign that something has gone wrong; and in fact, many women never experience it. The “bloody show” actually refers to
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Braxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are the irregular intermittent contractions that occur during pregnancy. They typically begin around the 20th week of pregnancy, but may begin earlier for women who have had previous pregnancies. Braxton Hicks contractions are described by some as a tightening feeling. Some
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Braxton Hicks Contractions
Braxton Hicks contractions are the irregular intermittent contractions that occur during pregnancy. They typically begin around the 20th week of pregnancy, but may begin earlier for women who have had previous pregnancies. Braxton Hicks contractions are described by some as a tightening feeling. Some
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Dealing With Back Labor
Back labor can be very intense and you will want some relief.
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