Labor and delivery
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Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
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.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Learn what you can expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Mindfulness exercises
Engaging with the world around you can lower your stress. Here's how to practice mindfulness meditation.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Kratom: Unsafe and ineffective
Users claim kratom lifts mood and boosts energy, but there are many safety issues and questions about whether it works. Learn more before trying it.
Kratom for opioid withdrawal: Does it work?
Kratom is promoted as an aid in overcoming withdrawal from opioid medications, but research suggests that it leads to more health problems than it solves.
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