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How can I avoid an episiotomy?
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
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Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on avoiding an episiotomy during labor and delivery
Downside: User postings may not be right for your situation
Alta Bates: Labor & Deliver
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parents.berkeley.edu/recommend/medical/altabates.html
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Upside: Summary of user advice on local hospital
Downside: Information is Berkeley-area specific
The stages of labor
What stages will I go through during labor and birth? First stage: Early labor First stage: Active labor Transition Second stage: Pushing Third stage: Delivering the placenta
www.babycenter.com/0_the-stages-of-labor_177.bc
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Upside: Very detailed article on the stages of labor
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Giving birth: Your guide to labor
Stages of labor and delivery: Know what to expect After around 40 weeks of growing and carrying a new life, a pregnant woman's hardest work begins -- the process of labor.
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/plabor/0,,465s,00.html
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Upside: Detailed article on the stages of labor
Downside: Expect many click to read entire article
Labor Day : Shared Experiences from the Delivery Room
These nonsappy anecodotes...make a perfect shower gift. They are funny and inspiring enough to ease any fears about what's ahead.
www.amazon.com/Labor-Day-Shared-Experiences-Delivery/dp/0761102426
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Upside: Site selling book with stories about childbirth
Downside: Limited number of customer reviews
Labor & Delivery
Electronic Fetal Monitoring Keeping tabs on your baby during labor and delivery Labor is no cakewalk for you — and it isn't for your baby either. During labor, your baby will be squeezed by your ...
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Upside: Detailed explanation on fetal monitoring during labor and delivery
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
An Interview with a Labor and Delivery Nurse
Because many Minti members are expecting babies, I thought it would be helpful to get some insights and advice from a mom who works closely with expectant and new parents in her career. A mom-friend ...
www.minti.com/parenting-advice/1457/An-Interview-with-a-Labor-and-Delivery-Nurse/
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Upside: Short article with advice from a labor nurse on labor and delivery
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Pregnancy: Labor and Delivery
Childbirth is one of the most memorable and rewarding events of a couple's life. No matter how often a woman gives birth, each experience is an intimate and unique celebration of life. Though labor ...
www.healthsquare.com/fgwh/wh1ch26.htm
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Upside: Very detailed information on labor and deliver including what to expect, pictures and breathing techniques
Downside: Lots of scrolling
Is Fetal Monitoring Beneficial?
Clinical understanding of the value of fetal heart rate monitoring has undergone dramatic changes in recent years. When fetal monitoring was first developed, medical scientists hoped the widespread ...
www.healthline.com/yodocontent/pregnancy/fetal-monitoring-beneficial.html
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Upside: Very good overview of understanding fetal monitoring and it's benefits
Downside: Cluttered page
Most Commonly Used Forms Of Fetal Monitoring In The Labor Room
Fetal Monitoring Systems are widely used in hospitals throughout the United States as a way to keep track of fetal heart tones, as well as any signs of distress. There are several different forms of ...
www.suite101.com/article.cfm/labor_delivery/69092
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Upside: Article with good detail on which fetal monitoring devices are used during pregnancy
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