Labor and delivery
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Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Diarrhea
Diarrhea: Symptom — Overview covers definition, causes of acute and chronic diarrhea.
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.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids
Anyone using opioids is at risk of misusing these medicines. Don't ignore signs of harmful or illegal use. Taking action could save a loved one's life.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Joint pain
Pain in a joint can be a symptom of many illnesses. Most often it's caused by some type of arthritis.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.