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Although serious complications are rare during labor, one cannot completely ignore the fact that some complications can arise at this time.
pregnancy.ygoy.com/pregnancy-delivery/complications.php
Upside: Good summary of specific complications and resources
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What does it mean when a baby is in the posterior position? How common is it for a baby to be in this position? If my baby is posterior during labor, does that mean I'll have back labor? If my baby ...
www.babycenter.com/0_posterior-position_1454005.bc
Upside: Detailed article on understanding posterior position of the baby and how it is handled during labor and delivery
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Although serious complications are rare during labor, some problems can develop during this time. Some of the more common complications include:
Upside: Very good detail on various complications
Downside: May not cover all complications
What Are the Common Labor and Delivery Complications? A pregnancy that has progressed without any apparent hitch can still give way to complications during delivery. Here are some of the most common ...
www.webmd.com/baby/understanding-labor-delivery-complications-basics
Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on labor and delivery complications
Downside: Article spans several pages; some medical language
Many labor complications sound worse than they are. We explain 6 of the most common and how your doctor will manage them We all know that giving birth isn't going to be like it is on TV dramas: Your ...
www.fitpregnancy.com/labor_complications_birth/yourpregnancy/967
Upside: Very detailed article on various pregnancy complications
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The Basics | Symptoms | Detection & Treatment | Prevention What Are the Various Labor & Delivery Complications? A pregnancy that has progressed without any apparent hitch can still give way to ...
www.ghi.com/topic.aspx?page=416
Upside: Very good overview of common delivery complications
Downside: Small font; not obvious need to click on links for additional detail
Most of the serious complications associated with cesarean section are not due to the operation itself.
www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/complications-cesarean-section.html
Upside: Very good overview of complications during caesarean sections
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If labor does not proceed normally, the fetus or newborn may have problems. Fetal Distress: Fetal distress is an uncommon complication of labor. It typically occurs when the fetus has not been ...
www.merck.com/mmhe/sec22/ch261/ch261c.html
Upside: Helpful overview of several delivery complications with illustrations
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Reports The risks from vaginal delivery after a prior Cesarean delivery are low, but are slightly higher than for a repeat Cesarean delivery.
www.nih.gov/news/pr/dec2004/nichd-14.htm
Upside: Press release on VBAC medical study
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I really don't want to have an episiotomy when I deliver my baby. Is there anything I can do in preparation for labor that will help me avoid one? Starting around 34 weeks, you could try massaging ...
www.babycenter.com/404_how-can-i-avoid-an-episiotomy_1955.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on avoiding an episiotomy during labor and delivery
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