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All About Birth Crowning
... to be shorter. As birth crowning takes place and your baby's head begins to emerge through your vaginal opening...Birth crowning, which is when your baby's head starts to emerge bit by bit during each contraction... to help your baby pass from the uterus into the birth canal.) As you push, your baby's head may appear...
A Baby's View of Birth
... through the birth canal." The head of every baby born vaginally becomes misshapen to some degree during....
How is the birth experience of a c-section baby different from the experience of a vaginally born baby... the birth process, but even the most pronounced "conehead" returns to normal within a few days.
Labor...
A Vaginal Delivery Birth Story
...We shouldn't put too much stock in due dates. After all, only 5 percent of women give birth... that we were still hours away from the birth, but she ignored me. "Get her to the hospital!" The 20-minute... for a nurse. But there were only two nurses on the floor, and three women giving birth: Me, a woman...
Is A VBAC Right for You?
Find out if a vaginal birth after Cesarean (VBAC) could be an option for your next labor and delivery.
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.
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!
Natural Labor Tips
Your delivery will be as comfortable as possible with these low-tech strategies for easing the pain.
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.
5 Myths About Water Births
...If you've ever considered a water birth, in which you experience either labor and delivery or just... labor in a tub of warm water, read on. Giving birth under water may appeal to you because, in theory, it...'s considered to be less stressful for you and your baby. In addition, water births can often lessen the fetal...
Real-Life Birth Stories
... the next three days with, reviewed our birthing plan, talked with our doctor, and met the OB who would do... D., Kirkland, Washington
To share your birth story, visit community.parents.com/birthstories My... birth story is a pretty crazy one. I was extremely scared of childbirth. I DO NOT handle pain well...
Your Changing Body Week-by-Week
From the time of conception until the time you give birth, your body is going to go through some major changes. Find out what to expect with our week-by-week look at your changing body.
6 Delivery-Day Jitters
Worrying about your labor and delivery is completely normal -- but that doesn't make preparing for the big day any easier! Knowing what to expect, however, can lessen your concerns. Here are answers to many common mom-to-be worries.
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.
