Labor and delivery
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Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
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.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Sleepwalking
People who get up and walk around while sleeping may not need treatment. But if it happens often, it could be a sleep disorder that needs treatment.
Mayo Clinic Minute: New technology for cochlear implants
Learn about new technology being used for cochlear implants.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
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.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Learn what you can expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
This highly contagious eye condition can be itchy and uncomfortable. But much like the common cold, it rarely requires medicine or staying home.
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