Labor and delivery
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Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Multiple sclerosis
This nervous system disorder causes a range of symptoms — and while there's no cure, it's possible to have long periods of remission.
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.
How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids
Anyone using opioids is at risk of misusing these medicines. Don't ignore signs of harmful or illegal use. Taking action could save a loved one's life.
Video: The epidural block
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Different types of COVID-19 vaccines: How they work
Find out how different COVID-19 vaccines cause your body to create antibodies that will fight the COVID-19 virus.
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