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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
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
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
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
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
Upside: Article with good detail on which fetal monitoring devices are used during pregnancy
Downside: None