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Pregnancy & Baby Index: Pregnancy - Birth: Labor and Delivery
Pregnancy - Birth/Labor and Delivery
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Birthing big babies: Labor and delivery facts
If your doctor or midwife mentions your baby may be getting "too big," she may present information about inducing labor. While there's no right or wrong decision to make, there are some important things you should know about birthing a large baby.
Baby boys & labor
Women are more likely to encounter complications during labor and delivery when they are having a boy, according to researchers.
Cool therapy reduces brain injury and death from oxygen loss in newborns
Infants born with oxygen loss who are given an innovative therapy that lowers their entire body temperature by four degrees within the first six hours of life, have a better chance of survival and lower incidence of brai
Coping with labor-related fears
Hit with a bad case of stage fright now that your baby's due date is fast approaching?
Don't routinely use enemas during labor
Giving women enemas during labor does not shorten labor or decrease the risk of infection to mother or baby. Consequently there is no evidence for any routine use of enemas in labor, a Cochrane Review has found.
Eating during labor
Most of us know not to eat while in labor, but in early labor having a nutritious meal gives you some much needed energy. Childbirth Educator Kira Smith (ICCE) tells us more.
Effective birthing positions
There are many different positions that can be used when pushing the baby out. Which ones are most effective will depend on the circumstances of your birth. Childbirth Educator Kira Smith (ICCE) offers some information o
Episiotomies offer no benefits -- and can even cause problems
Routine use of episiotomy for uncomplicated vaginal births does not provide immediate or longer term benefits for the mother, according to a review of scientific evidence sponsored by HHS' Agency for Healthcare Research
Glossary: Complications of labor and delivery
Terms used to describe some complications of birth.
Group B Streptococcal Infections
Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterium that causes illness in newborn babies, pregnant women, the elderly, and adults with other illnesses, such as diabetes or liver disease. GBS is the most common cause of l
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