How do I know if I am in labor?

Water-breaking is just one possible sign. Learn the real and false signs of labor here. Th ...

Postpartum Checkups

What is a postpartum checkup and why is it important? A postpartum checkup is a medical checkup ...

What health problems can premature babies have after birth? Health problems that may affect prem ...

There are five very important signs that mean you need to go to the hospital. Go to the hospital ...

What is a c-section? A c-section (short for cesarean birth) is surgery in which your baby is bor ...

What are preterm labor and premature birth? Preterm and premature mean the same thing — early. ...

What is inducing labor? Inducing labor (also called labor induction) is when your health care pr ...

We show you positions and breathing and relaxation techniques to help manage labor pain. Your bo ...

Moving around, standing, and squatting are some of the best positions. There is no one best posi ...

Cesarean birth (also called c-section) is surgery in which your baby is born through a cut that you ...