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.
Slide show: How your brain works
Which part of your brain does what? Take a tour with this slide show.
Slide show: Labor positions
Consider positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Slide show: Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. See illustrations of various degrees of vaginal tears and treatment tips.
Spastic colon: What does it mean?
This term is sometimes used to refer to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — but how accurate is it?
Spinal cord tumor
Spinal cord tumors can cause serious problems such as pain and paralysis. Find out how more about management and treatment.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Strep throat in young children: A common diagnosis?
Strep throat in young children is uncommon, but it's possible. Learn about symptoms.
Suicide: What to do when someone is thinking about suicide
Take action when you see warning signs that someone is thinking about suicide. Talk with the person. Be sensitive and direct. Urge the person to get help.
Swallowing gum: Is it harmful?
Your body can't digest chewing gum. So what happens when you swallow it?
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