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As the body prepares for delivery, there will be many changes, which may indicate early signs of labor.

Early detection of premature labor can be key to preventing premature birth.

An infant born at 38 to 42 gestational weeks is considered full-term. When a baby is delivered before 37 weeks, the infant is considered a premature birth, or preemie.

It is important to be able to identify the signs of preterm labor as quick action can give medical staff adequate time to intervene and prevent preterm delivery.

Learn to recognize the early signs that labor and delivery may be pending.

The husband, partner or birth assistant of a laboring woman may benefit from a list of ways he can help support her and birth-related tasks they need to do.

Roundhouses were very important to steam railways. They were both maintainance facilities, and turnaround points.

The first stage of labor includes early labor, active labor and transition. Second stage is the pushing stage and the third stage is the delivery of the placenta.

A review of the Stages of Labor for pregnant couples, childbirth educators and other birth professionals to understand an overview of labor and each stage of labor.

There are many ways to try to have an unmedicated birth. One of the best ways to maximize your chances of a natural childbirth is to avoid a labor induction.

Home birth supplies, gathered together before the birth, can help make birthing at home more comfortable and cleaning up afterwards more efficient.

Contrary to popular opinion, epidurals are not the only effective method for pain relief during labor. More mothers are discovering the benefits of laboring in the tub.

Many mothers believe that being induced to avoid conflict with the holidays is preferred over going into labor on their own. Here are reasons to reconsider an induction.

Consumers should expect that their place of birth and medical care providers practice evidence-based medicine. What interventions should be avoided and what helps?

With increasing cesarean rates around the world, research now shows that another factor influencing the mode of delivery could be the mother's diet.

If you think you might be in labor, when is a good time to call your care provider and head in to the birth center or hospital? What signs of labor should you watch for?

Touch is a powerful way to provide both reassurance and comfort during the long hours of labor. Mothers may prefer light touch such as effleurage or kneading massage.

Opting out of an epidural or Pethadine doesn't mean you have no options when labor gets rough! Consider these safe, natural, drug-free options.

Many husbands, partners or labor support people wonder how to help a laboring woman cope with childbirth. Here is a guidebook for anyone.

Find out more about the possible and definite signs of labor, what to do when your water breaks and how your partner can help you in the first stage of labor.

There are primarily two definite signs that labor is coming. One is progressing contractions and the other is the mother's bag of water breaking.

Four years ago, Dungeons and Dragons celebrated its 30th anniversary. Read how the world's favorite fantasy role-playing game has evolved since 1974.

Historically women have been advised to eat during labor. Sixty years ago, all of that changed. Find out why benefits of eating during labor may outweigh the risks.

The H1N1 swine flu or seasonal flu in high risk populations can cause serious complications requiring hospitalization. It is imperative these individuals get vaccinated.

Here is a list of supplies to have on hand for a home birth, including breastfeeding supplies, newborn necessities, and postpartum must-haves.

This vinyl ball becomes an invaluable tool throughout pregnancy, labor and postpartum to both the mother and her partner.

Parents do not need to time every contraction while in labor. It can be helpful to have a sense of progress by recording the duration and interval between contractions.

If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.

There are numerous pain relief techniques that can be used either with or without pain medication. What are the best comfort measures for labor?

Anne de Groot knew something was wrong, but doctors dismissed her son's symptoms and her concerns till genetic testing vindicated her suspicion, and changed her life.

A developing fetus can be irreversibly damaged by the drugs a mother uses while pregnant. Substance abuse is serious and in some cases deadly for an unborn child.

It was generally held there was no genuine labor movement outside of the consensus politics of Jacksonian Democrats. Edward Pressen challenges that generally held view.

Here is a helpful interview from a homebirthing mother with information about pain relief, midwifery care and payment for homebirths.

If your model of birthing is normal and you understand even slightly what is going on in your body, you are on your way to having less pain in labor.