Managing Your Labor

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The experience of labor and birth is very individual, very unique. So all the more you will need to prepare yourself not just by packing your hospital bag but also by working on your mindset to prepare you for this most incredible event.
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What is Labor?
What is Labor?
  Regular contractions with dilatation of the cervix define labor. Contraction sans the dilatation or opening of the cervix is considered as latent phase or early labor which is different from proper..
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1st Stage of Labor
1st Stage of Labor
 

The first stage is usually the longest and the hardest part of labor. During this stage the cervix gradually opens to allow the baby to make its way down into the birth canal..
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FAQs on Labor Pains FAQs on Labor Pains
  Having a baby is thrilling but the experience usually hurts a lot. Labor hurts for several reasons. For one the hours of effort on your overworked uterus, which must contract forcefully to get your baby out, is reason big enough. But despite it all, how you cope counts. Below are some questions and answers on this topic which may be of interest to you.

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Some C- Section Faqs to Help You Along
  Much as you hope and wish that cesarean will not happen to you, it is best to be prepared. Take in as much information as you can so that the prospect of undergoing a surgery will not be as daunting as it sounds. Also known as c-section or section this procedure is performed when vaginal delivery is not possible. Most importantly you have not failed if you have to deliver surgically..
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FAQs on Labor Contractions
  Labor contractions can be manageable for some and unbearably painful for others. During labor, contractions come and go as the muscles of the uterus shorten and thicken in preparation for the delivery of your baby. Many women experience Braxton Hicks contractions (rehearsal contractions) some weeks before their due date, which is painless in comparison. Undoubtedly labor pain is painful but it is also true that our bodies are designed to cope with it..
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When do I go to the Hospital When do I go to the Hospital
  Going through the initial pangs of labor in familiar surroundings has its advantages, the main being the comfort of your home when you..

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Induction Of Labor (IOL) Induction Of Labor (IOL)
  Induction of labor (IOL) means bringing on contractions through external aids before your body goes into labor naturally. IOL strengthens..

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Preparing for a C-section Preparing for a C-section
  Sometimes a cesarean birth is best for you and your baby. Though it is normal to have your share of anxieties, almost all mothers and babies recover well after a c-section. An operation can be scheduled (planned) or unscheduled..

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2nd Stage of Labor 2nd Stage of Labor
  Many women find the second stage easier to cope because they find things under their control more or less. In essence this stage lasts from full dilation until the birth. Once the cervix is completely..
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