Labor and delivery
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Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Language development: Speech milestones for babies
Get the facts about baby speech and language development.
Pacifiers: Are they good for your baby?
Is it OK to offer your baby a pacifier? Know the pros and cons.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Spitting up in babies: What's normal, what's not
Spitting up in babies is common — and usually nothing to worry about.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Umbilical cord care: Do's and don'ts for parents
Find out how to keep the area clean and dry, and when to call the doctor.
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.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
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