What labor teaches women about their own strength

Birth has a way of stripping life down to the essentials. Between contractions and choices, labor can reveal a kind of ...
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Will You Need an IV During Labor? Understanding Routine IVs and Your Choices

While many hospitals require an IV during labor, routine intravenous lines may not always be necessary. Here's why they might be placed.

Delivery and Labor: What to Expect at the Hospital

Delivering a baby is hard work. Aptly named labor, the process before childbirth can be physically and emotionally taxing — and even painful. While no two patients experience labor and delivery ...

Hospital Bag Checklist for Mom and Baby: What to Pack for Delivery

What to pack in your maternity hospital bag You've spent months preparing for your baby's arrival throughout your pregnancy journey — picking out the best maternity hospital, setting up the ...