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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
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
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
Upside: Very detailed article on the stages of labor
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
Preparing for childbirth and creating your birth plan What to bring to the hospital Labor and delivery Your support team Pain management C-sections Post-delivery bonding After the birth
www.babycenter.com/0_what-i-wish-id-known-about-childbirth_1482561.bc
Upside: Long list of user advice and tips about labor and delivery including what to bring, pain management and cesarean sections
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
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
Upside: Detailed article on the stages of labor
Downside: Expect many click to read entire article
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
Upside: Site selling book with stories about childbirth
Downside: Limited number of customer reviews
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 ...
Upside: Detailed explanation on fetal monitoring during labor and delivery
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information
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/
Upside: Short article with advice from a labor nurse on labor and delivery
Downside: None
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
Upside: Very detailed information on labor and deliver including what to expect, pictures and breathing techniques
Downside: Lots of scrolling
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
Upside: Very good overview of understanding fetal monitoring and it's benefits
Downside: Cluttered page