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Preparing For Labor And Delivery

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An Interview with a Labor and Delivery Nurse

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/

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Upside: Short article with advice from a labor nurse on labor and delivery
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What I wish I'd known about childbirth

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

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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

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Ten tips for labor coaches

Know what to expect Be ready to wait Be flexible Don't take things personally Bring a few things for yourself Ask questions Be her advocate Help her stay focused and relaxed Know your limitations ...

www.babycenter.com/0_ten-tips-for-labor-coaches_1072.bc

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Upside: Good article with advice on how coaches help during labor and delivery
Downside: Click on 'See all on one page' to reduce clicking

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Labor & Delivery

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 ...

www.whattoexpect.com/pregnancy/labor-and-delivery/procedures-and-interventions/electronic-fetal-monitoring.aspx

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Upside: Detailed explanation on fetal monitoring during labor and delivery
Downside: Confusing links on page for more information

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Interview with a Labor and Delivery Nurse

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

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Upside: Good interview with a labor nurse on what to expect in the delivery room
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Calming Your Labor and Delivery Fears

Experts provide the calming and reassuring advice you need for a successful labor and delivery. "What if I don't get to the hospital on time?" "What if my doctor doesn't make my delivery?" "What if ...

www.webmd.com/baby/features/calming-your-labor-and-delivery-fears

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Upside: Article with very detailed advice on preparing for labor and delivery
Downside: Spans several pages

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Your Newborn in the Delivery Room

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

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Upside: Good detailed information on what happens to your baby in the delivery room
Downside: Text heavy page

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Labor and delivery tips

No, I don't have any! But a mommy wrote this morning asking for some. I've written about my first delivery experience back in the hospital dark ages of 1969 Washington, D.C. in a book scheduled for ...

www.mommylife.net/archives/2005/07/labor_and_deliv.html

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Upside: User posting of advice that was sent to her on labor and delivery
Downside: Lots of scrolling

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Ten Ways to Prepare for Labor and Delivery

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

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Upside: Good article with helpful tips on getting prepared for childbirth
Downside: Busy page

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Labor and Delivery Basics

I can assure you of one thing. No matter what your individual circumstances, good nutrition and regular exercise throughout your pregnancy will make your delivery far easier. Prepare for delivery the ...

life.familyeducation.com/pregnancy/labor-and-delivery/36575.html

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Upside: Good article with short overview of the stages of labor
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