Labor and delivery
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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.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications
Understand the pros and cons of various labor and delivery pain medications.
Video: The epidural block
Understand this anesthesia for labor and birth.
Signs of labor: Know what to expect
Know exactly what to expect as your due date approaches and your body prepares for delivery.
Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce
Find out who can benefit from getting the uterus to contract to start labor and why.
Vaginal tears in childbirth
Vaginal tears during childbirth are common. Learn about different kinds of vaginal tears and how they can be treated.
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