Category: Labor and Childbirth
How Long Does Induced Labor Usually Last?
There are times when a woman is pregnant that there are risks to either her or her baby. When this is the case, it is common for doctors to...
Induced Labor Compared to Natural Labor
One of the main reasons that a woman is induced when she is pregnant is because she has not gone into labor after being pregnant for 42...
Fetal distress and emergency C-section
c. While this can occur when labor begins, it is also possible for it to occur prior to labor. One of the main signs that the baby is in...
Are Pregnancy Contractions Always Painful?
Women experience the labor process of a pregnancy in a number of different ways. Some women experience a very fast labor, meaning that they...
Termination of Pregnancy by Dilatation and Curettage
When terminating a pregnancy, one popular procedure is dilation and curettage. During this procedure, tissue is removed from the inside of...
Cesarean Section Method Advantages and Disadvantages
Cesarean sections are rising in popularity and many women are choosing to have them rather than having a vaginal birth. While there are...
Cesarean Section and Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression is something that many women experience after having a baby. In fact, 8 out of 10 women experience some form of it...
Do Braxton Hick’s Contractions cause Dilation?
Braxton hick’s conceiving are common in pregnancies and do not cause any concern for the woman. However, they can be very deceiving and...
