Labor and delivery
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Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
VBAC: Know the pros and cons
VBAC — vaginal birth after cesarean — is possible for many women. Know what to consider before choosing this option for delivery.
Headaches and hormones: What's the connection?
Headaches are part of life for many people. Understand how hormones can play a role.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids: What you need to know
Learn about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for kids, the possible side effects, and the benefits of vaccination.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Learn what you can expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth
Learn what to expect and how to manage vaginal soreness and discharge, sore breasts, mood changes, and more after a vaginal delivery.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not
Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.
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