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Hi. I Gave birth to my daughter at 32 weeks pregnant. What i was recomended to do is, Lay on your left side and drink a glass of water.If the pain...
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Having been blessed with bearing five children, I can say that walking certainly helps it along. It helps to change your center of gravity and allows...
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Please do not ever try to induce labor on your own. This can be very dangerous for both the mother and the baby.If you are pregnant, please seek...
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Blood sugar control remains important even during labor, which can be a stressful time for both the mother and the baby. If you have been taking...
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Considerable research has shown that regional anesthesia, both epidural and spinal, is safe for you and your baby.
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In some women, labor and contractions may slow after regional anesthesia for a short period of time. Most women find that regional anesthesia helps...
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Yes. Regional anesthesia allows you to rest comfortably while your cervix dilates. It should not affect your ability to push; instead, it will make...
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Just as the amount of time in labor varies, the amount of pain women experience is different, too. The position and size of your baby and strength of...
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Labor is typically divided into three stages: Stage 1. The first stage of labor is divided into three phases: latent, active, and transition. The...
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No one can predict with certainty when labor will begin. The due date your doctor gives you is merely a point of reference. It is normal for labor to...
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The rupture of the amniotic membrane (the fluid-filled sac that surrounds the baby during pregnancy) may feel either like a sudden gush of fluid or a...
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Before "true" labor begins, you may have "false" labor pains, also known as Braxton Hicks contractions. These irregular uterine...
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To figure out if the contractions you are feeling are the real thing and you're going into labor, ask yourself the following questions.Contraction...
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The way a true labor contraction feels is different for each woman and may feel different from one pregnancy to the next. Labor contractions cause...
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Probably not. Sharp, shooting pains on either side of your abdomen (called round ligament pain) that travel into the groin may result from stretching...
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