Labor and delivery
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Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor
Learn how to tell this sign of labor and what do next.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
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.
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time!
Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Sleep-tracking devices: Dos and don'ts
Sleep trackers may help improve your sleep, but don't jump to conclusions based on your data. Get the facts from a Mayo Clinic wellness specialist.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Labor positions
Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Is the keto diet for you? A Mayo expert weighs in
The ketogenic diet is all about eating the right foods in the right proportions. When you get it right, it'll trigger your body to start burning stored fat.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
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