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About Meconium Aspiration
Every expectant parent hopes for an uncomplicated birth and a healthy baby. But some babies do face delivery room complications. One condition that may affect a newborn's health is meconium ...
kidshealth.org/parent/medical/lungs/meconium.html
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Upside: Easy to use site with excellent information about meconium aspiration
Downside: Click to see links to specific topics
Breech Presentation : American Pregnancy Association
Usually a few weeks before birth, most babies will move into delivery position, with their head moving near the birth canal. If this does not happen, the baby's buttocks and/or feet, will be in place ...
www.americanpregnancy.org/labornbirth/breechpresentation.html
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Upside: Very good overview of causes, techniques and risks related to a breech baby
Downside: Limited links for additional depth
Breech birth - From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Newborn baby who had lain in an imperfect position. Normally the legs correct themselves after a couple of days Turning the baby to avoid breech birth There are many methods which have been attempted ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breech_birth
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Upside: Excellent user-compiled on breech birth with section on turning a baby - scroll down to see detail
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Delivery Complications
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
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Upside: Good summary of specific complications and resources
Downside: Limited number of items covered
Breech birth
What does it mean if my baby is breech? What if my baby is still breech near term? What is an ECV like? If my baby doesn't turn, will I have a c-section? What alternative techniques might I try to ...
www.babycenter.com/0_breech-birth_158.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on breech birth
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Placenta previa
What is placenta previa? What happens if I'm diagnosed with placenta previa? What will happen if my previa persists? What other complications can placenta previa cause? Who's most at risk for ...
www.babycenter.com/0_placenta-previa_830.bc
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Upside: Detailed article on understanding placenta previa, how it is handled and associated risks
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Breech Babies: What Can I Do if My Baby is Breech?
What is a breech birth? Before birth, most babies are in a head-down position in the mother's uterus. That's why most babies are born headfirst. Sometimes the part of the baby that is head down is ...
familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/women/pregnancy/labor/310.html
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Upside: Good, easy-to-read information on breech birth and how to handle
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What are possible labor complications?
Although serious complications are rare during labor, some problems can develop during this time. Some of the more common complications include:
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Upside: Very good detail on various complications
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Complications - Breech Baby
The road out only leads one way, but sometimes a baby's headed in the wrong direction. What it is: Most babies settle into the head-down position before birth. But some babies position themselves ...
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/complications/breech-baby.aspx
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Upside: Detailed explanation of handling a breech baby
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
Pregnancy Complications
Tears and Lacerations You may find yourself just a little bit worse for the wear after your baby pushes its way into the world.
www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/pregnancy-health/complications/tears-and-lacerations.aspx
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Upside: Good explanation of tearing during childbirth
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
