In preparation for the birth of your baby, your cervix effaces (thins and stretches) and dilates (opens) so your baby can fit through the birth canal. This cervical ripening can begin days or even ...

You've made it through nine(ish) months of pregnancy, and now the big day has arrived: Your baby's birthday! You might be eager to take on the stages of labor, or you may be nervous about what's to ...

There may be twists and turns as your labor unfolds. But knowing what you might encounter can help you navigate this exciting but potentially challenging experience. Credit...Shawna X Supported by By ...

Here’s a play by play of what happens when. What happens: During this stage, your cervix dilates. Early on, contractions may be mild, but become more intense and closer together during active labor.

If you’re pregnant and nearing your due date, you may wonder what your labor will be like. Since every mother is unique and every pregnancy is different, labor can last for hours or even days. Usually ...

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Pregnancy is an incredible journey filled with anticipation, excitement, and nervousness. A typical pregnancy lasts around 40 weeks, but it can range from 37 to 42 weeks. This timeframe is divided ...

It's started! The thing you've been gearing up for over the last nine months! So naturally you're in control, you know exactly what to do, you're calm, capable. . . Or at least you would be if only ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract There is no consensus on the effects of a prolonged second stage of labor on neonatal outcomes. In this large Swedish population-based cohort ...