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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
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
I am 32-33 weeks pregnant and the father has not been around for pretty much my whole pregnancy and now wants to come back into my life to see our child being born. My mother and a few other people ...
www.babycenter.com/400_should-the-father-be-in-the-delivery-room-during-labor_945200_165268430336.bc
Upside: User question to community about the father being in the delivery room for birth
Downside: Answers may not be right for your situation
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
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
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
Pregnancy labor happens in three stages and lasts on average 12 to 24 hours for a first birth and is usually shorter for later births. The First Stage of Labor
www.webmd.com/baby/pregnancy-stages-labor
Upside: Article with very detailed discussion on the stages of labor
Downside: Some medical language
Once again there are many different opinions about Fetal Monitoring. This page will attempt to put some of these thoughts on line for people to be able to make informed decisions about their care, ...
www.childbirth.org/articles/efm.html
Upside: Helpful links with detailed information on various types of fetal monitoring
Downside: Very basic site design
Evaluation of a Healthy Baby What happens to the baby in the delivery room once she is born? Many hospitals have routine procedures for newborns. The timing of the procedures will depend upon your ...
www.drspock.com/article/0,1510,4450,00.html
Upside: Good detailed information on what happens to your baby in the delivery room
Downside: Text heavy page
Get a group of women together at a baby shower and without a doubt the conversation will lead to sharing their own birthing experiences. Some will tell the horror stories of hours or even days of ...
www.divinecaroline.com/article/22098/46066-ten-ways-prepare-labor-delivery
Upside: Good article with helpful tips on getting prepared for childbirth
Downside: Busy page