Labor and delivery
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Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
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.
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
Learn about this type of cancer that usually happens in the stomach or small intestine. Treatments often include surgery and targeted therapy.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Perimenopause
Discover effective treatments and learn self-care strategies for hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and other perimenopause symptoms.
Can vaginal tears during childbirth be prevented?
Learn what you can do to help lower the risk of vaginal tears during childbirth.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Wrinkles
These lines in the skin are a natural part of aging that's also affected by sun exposure and smoking. Learn about prevention tips and treatment options.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Video: The epidural block
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
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