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Epidural or Drug-Free Birth?
Should you get an epidural or go drug free? To help you decide, read the story of two very different deliveries.
3 Signs That You May Be in Labor
No one wants to arrive at the hospital too early -- or risk giving birth in the car. So how can you tell the difference between real and false labor? Pay attention to the following classic labor-day signs.
Labor Pain-Relief Primer
... and delivery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, in Baltimore. There are two main categories of pain relief -- regional...-epidurals (CSE), are injected into your lower back to deliver pain relief right where you need it: your uterus... not require the services of an anesthesiologist.
The kind of pain relief you're offered may depend...
Gender Prediction Quiz
Are you pregnant and wondering if you are having a girl or a boy? Take this gender prediction quiz that predicts the gender of your baby!
How to Pack Your Hospital Bag
On your delivery day, you want to max out your comfort levels. We've got a list of essentials for you, your labor partner, and your new baby, to make your day as stress - free as possible.
6 Things to Expect from Labor & Delivery
Every baby enters the world in a unique way. That's why birth stories are so much fun to hear. So what will your labor be like? Doctors and mothers answer common questions from moms-to-be.
How to Recognize Early Labor Symptoms
Just over 10 percent of babies are born pre-term (before 37 weeks). The good news: Early labor can sometimes be stopped with a combo of meds and bed rest. Be on the lookout for these warning signs so you can call your doc ASAP if you think there's a problem.
Natural Labor Tips
Your delivery will be as comfortable as possible with these low-tech strategies for easing the pain.