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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
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
What is fetal monitoring? What is electronic fetal monitoring like? Can I choose intermittent monitoring if I'm trying to have a natural childbirth? When is internal monitoring used? What will my ...
www.babycenter.com/0_fetal-monitoring_1451559.bc
Upside: Detailed article on understanding different types of fetal monitoring
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking
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
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
Most women can honestly say that their first delivery in a hospital was different from what they expected. Maybe they wished for something they forgot to bring - or took pain medications during ...
www.beginnerbaby.com/labor-nurse.php
Upside: Good interview with a labor nurse on what to expect in the delivery room
Downside: None
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
What to expect during childbirth If you are reading this, it is likely that you already know that having a baby is hard work.
www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/philadelphia/EPHlabor.htm
Upside: Helpful advice and information on the stages of labor
Downside: Text heavy page
* 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
Childbirth is divided into three stages. The first stage of childbirth is labor and it ends with the full dilation of the cervix; the second stage is delivery of the baby; and the third stage is ...
www.pregnancy-info.net/labor_stages.html
Upside: Good information on four stages of labor
Downside: Several ads, small font