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Labor and delivery, postpartum care
Labor and delivery
- Inducing labor: When to wait, when to induce Inducing labor — Find out who can benefit from inducing labor and why.
- Labor pain: Weigh your options for relief Labor pain — How you manage labor pain is up to you. Know your choices.
- Home birth: Know the pros and cons Home birth — Understand the possible risks and benefits of a planned home birth.
- Stages of labor: Baby, it's time! Stages of labor — During labor, expect a sequence of events in three distinct stages.
- Signs of labor: Know what to expect Signs of labor — Know what to expect as your due date approaches.
- Water breaking: Understand this sign of labor Water breaking — What does it feel like? Find out how to tell and what's next.
- Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not An episiotomy can speed delivery, but it isn't always necessary.
- Labor and delivery: Pain medications Labor and delivery — Understand the pros and cons of various pain medications.
- VBAC: Insight from a Mayo Clinic specialist VBAC — vaginal birth after C-section — is controversial. Here's advice from a Mayo Clinic specialist.
- Massage: Get in touch with its many health benefits Massage — Explore the health benefits, potential risks and what to expect from massage therapy.
- Labor induction Labor induction — Overview covers definition, risks and what to expect when contractions are stimulated.
- C-section C-section — Overview covers why it's done, risks, what you can expect and tips for recovery.
- VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section) VBAC — Overview covers benefits and risks of vaginal birth after C-section.
Postpartum care
- Weight loss after pregnancy: Reclaiming your body Weight loss after pregnancy hinges on healthy lifestyle choices. Plenty of patience helps, too.
- Sex after pregnancy: Set your own timeline Sex after pregnancy — Tips for helping your body heal and regaining your passion.
- Postpartum care: What to expect after a vaginal birth Postpartum care involves managing sore breasts, hair loss, mood changes and more.
- Exercise after pregnancy: How to get started Exercise after pregnancy — Follow these strategies to keep it safe.
- Maternity leave: Tips for returning to work Maternity leave about to end? Here's help making a successful transition back to work.
- Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women Kegel exercises — Follow this how-to guide for strengthening your pelvic floor muscles.
- Postpartum depression Postpartum depression — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis, treatment of depression in new mothers.
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