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For labor For your partner/labor coach Postpartum For your baby What not to bring
www.babycenter.com/packing-for-the-hospital-or-birth-center
Upside: Detailed article on what to bring with you for labor and delivery
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If you're more than 36 weeks pregnant, do yourself a favor: Pack a bag for the hospital before you go into labor. Throwing things into a suitcase is not something you want to do when you're in the ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,5201,00.html
Upside: Good detailed list on what to bring with you to the hospital
Downside: Text heavy page
When the times comes to go to the birthing center or hospital, every mom wants to be prepared. The last thing you want to worry about is whether you've forgotten baby's first outfit or snacks for ...
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/packingbag.html
Upside: Good overview and list of what to bring with you to the hospital
Downside: Small font
* Real-Mommy Tips on How to Deal The best labor and delivery advice you'll get. * Childbirth Class 101 The scoop on what you'll learn. * The Ultimate Hospital Packing Checklist Must-haves for ...
www.parents.com/pregnancy/labor-delivery/basics/
Upside: Links to detailed article on planning for labor and delivery
Downside: Most articles span several pages
The birth of a baby is one of life's most wondrous moments. Few experiences can compare with this event. Newborn babies have amazing abilities, yet they are completely dependent on others for every ...
www.childrens.com/healthlibrary/healthlibcontent.cfm?pageid=p02642
Upside: Very good article on what to expect once your baby is born
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What will happen to my baby immediately after birth? When can I start breastfeeding? What if my baby has problems at birth? What if I have a c-section? When do they do the ID bands and footprints? ...
www.babycenter.com/0_what-happens-to-your-baby-after-delivery_182.bc
Upside: Very detailed article on what happens to your baby after birth
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Cervical dilation is the opening of the cervix, the entrance to the uterus, during childbirth, miscarriage, induced abortion, or gynecological surgery. Cervical dilation may occur naturally, or may ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervical_dilation
Upside: Good, short user-compiled detail on cervical dilation including symptoms and induction
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(Dilation) - Medical Animation
www.doereport.com/generateexhibit.php?ID=16145&ExhibitKeywordsRaw=&TL=4294967295&A=
Upside: Excellent video showing how the cervix dilates
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After months of waiting, your baby is born and you are eager to hold him in your arms for the first time. Before meeting your newborn, you can expect to see doctors and nurses caring for your baby in ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_832.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on how newborns are handled in the delivery room
Downside: Small, light color font
What is fetal monitoring? During late pregnancy and during labor, your physician may want to monitor the fetal heart rate and other functions. Fetal heart rate monitoring is a method of checking the ...
www.musckids.com/health_library/hrpregnant/fhrm.htm
Upside: Very good information on the basics of fetal monitoring during pregnancy and birth
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