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Childbirth (also called labour, birth, partus or parturition) is the culmination of a human pregnancy or gestation period with the delivery of one or more newborn infants from a woman's uterus. The ...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Childbirth
Upside: Excellent user-compiled detail on childbirth including stages of labor, pain and multiples
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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
The birth of a baby is one of life's most wondrous moments. Few experiences can compare with this event. Newborn babies have amazing abilities, yet they are completely dependent on others for every ...
www.childrens.com/healthlibrary/healthlibcontent.cfm?pageid=p02642
Upside: Very good article on what to expect once your baby is born
Downside: Small font
What will happen to my baby immediately after birth? When can I start breastfeeding? What if my baby has problems at birth? What if I have a c-section? When do they do the ID bands and footprints? ...
www.babycenter.com/0_what-happens-to-your-baby-after-delivery_182.bc
Upside: Very detailed article on what happens to your baby after birth
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
After months of waiting, your baby is born and you are eager to hold him in your arms for the first time. Before meeting your newborn, you can expect to see doctors and nurses caring for your baby in ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/298_832.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on how newborns are handled in the delivery room
Downside: Small, light color font
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
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