Labor and delivery
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Home birth: Know the pros and cons
Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
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.
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.
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.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for 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.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
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