Labor and delivery
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Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness
Mental health: Learn how to recognize and deal with the stigma of mental illness and don't let it stand in the way of getting treatment.
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Use these tips to help someone cope with stress from a traumatic event, whether it's acute stress disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to 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.
Support groups: Make connections, get help
Support groups connect people facing similar challenges. Members share experiences and advice.
Teens and social media use: What's the impact?
Find out how to help limit the negative impact of these popular apps on your teenager.
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.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Video: The epidural block
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
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