Labor and delivery
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Poison ivy and other summer skin irritants
Take a look at these bumps, bites and rashes. Find out what causes them and how they can be treated.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Types of dermatitis
Learn to identify types of dermatitis by how the skin looks. Examples include atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
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.
Asthma inhalers: Which one's right for you?
With so many options, choosing an asthma inhaler can be confusing. Use this helpful guide to find the one that works best for you.
Cast care: Do's and don'ts
Find out more about tips for keeping a cast safe — and your child comfortable — while an injury heals.
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.
Sudden death in young people: Heart problems often blamed
Sudden cardiac death in young people is rare. It's not the same as sudden cardiac arrest. Learn about the risk factors and causes and when screening is needed.
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