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Stations in Labor
A look at stations in labor.
The First Stage of Labor
Discusses the first stage of labor which includes early labor, active labor and transitional labor.
The Second Stage of Labor
Discusses the second stage of labor which talks about the pushing stage of labor.
The Third Stage of Labor
Discusses the third stage of labor in which you deliver your baby and then the placenta.
What is active labor?
A discussion of the active labor phase of labor.
What is effacement and dilation?
A look at what effacement and dilation are.
What is Transition?
A look at the transition phase of labor.
Early signs of labor
As the day of her delivery approaches, many women become excited with anticipation about the birth of their child. While this is, of course, true of new moms, those that have been through it b...
How Long Does Labor Last and When Should I Head to The Hospital?
Labor can be a frightening time for many moms-to-be, especially first-time moms. On television and in the movies, a woman will go from her first labor pains to full birth in less than twenty min...
How Will I Know If Labor Has Truly Begun?
Many moms-to-be will experience some false alarms, in which they travel to the hospital expecting to deliver their baby, only to be sent back home to come back and try again tomorrow. By underst...
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