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Labor and delivery, postpartum care
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Labor and delivery
- Signs of labor: Know what to expect Signs of labor — Know what to expect as your due date approaches.
- Episiotomy: Can you deliver a baby without one? An episiotomy can speed delivery. But is the procedure necessary?
- Labor and delivery: Pain medications Labor and delivery — Understand the pros and cons of various pain medications.
- Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce Inducing labor — Find out who can benefit from inducing labor and why.
- Labor pain: Weigh your options for relief Labor pain — How you manage labor pain is up to you. Know your choices.
- Stages of labor: Baby, it's time! Stages of labor — During labor, expect a sequence of events in three distinct stages.
- Vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) guide VBAC — Consider the benefits and risks of vaginal birth after C-section.
- Massage: Get in touch with its many health benefits Massage — Explore the health benefits, potential risks and what to expect from massage therapy.
- Preterm labor: Take prevention seriously Preterm labor can have serious consequences. Reduce the risk by making healthy lifestyle choices.
- C-section C-section — Overview covers why it's done, risks, what you can expect and recovery.
- Labor induction Labor induction — Overview covers definition, risks and how to prepare for this procedure.
Postpartum care
- Exercise after pregnancy: How to get started Exercise after pregnancy — Follow these strategies to keep it safe.
- Maternity leave: Tips for returning to work Maternity leave about to end? Here's help making a successful transition back to work.
- Weight loss after pregnancy: Reclaiming your body Weight loss after pregnancy hinges on healthy lifestyle choices. Plenty of patience helps, too.
- Sex after pregnancy: Let your body set the pace Sex after pregnancy is OK, as long as you're feeling up to it.
- Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth Postpartum care involves managing sore breasts, hair loss, mood changes and more.
- Kegel exercises: How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles Kegel exercises — Instructions for how to perform strengthening exercises for your pelvic floor muscles.
- Postpartum depression Postpartum depression — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of depression in new mothers.
