Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Back Labor
- Birth Plan
- Bishop Score
- Bloody Show
- Braxton Hicks Contractions
- Breech Position and Birth
- Cervical Effacement and Dilatation
- Childbirth
- Childbirth Preparation
- Contractions
- Dropping (Lightening)
- Labor Pain
- Labor Positions
- Methods of Delivery
- Perineal Massage
- Perineal Tear
- Preterm Labor
- Rupture of Membranes
- Signs of Labor
- Stages of Labor
- Umbilical Cord Looping
- Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
- Water Birth
Labor and Delivery
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Fetal heart monitoring is a way to check the heart rate of your baby (fetus) during labor. The heart rate is a good way to find out if your baby is doing well. It can show if there is a problem. Monitoring may be done all the time during labor...
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Learn the signs of labor so you'll know what to do when you're ready to have your baby.
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When it's time to give birth, you have a choice of where to deliver your baby. Do you want to have your baby in a hospital? Is a birthing center more your style? Or would you prefer to have your baby at home? Do you plan to use a midwife? What will...
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Laboring in water Some hospitals and birthing centers offer tubs or whirlpools for labor. If yours does, talk to your doctor or midwife about laboring in water. The warm water supports your body. It also helps you to relax. For many women, laboring in water has been proved to: Reduce labor pain. Reduce the use of or...
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Is this topic for you? This topic provides basic information about normal labor and delivery. If you need information on pregnancy, other types of childbirth, or the first 6 weeks after childbirth (postpartum), see: Pregnancy Cesarean Section Vaginal Birth After...