Labor and Delivery Overview

Encyclopedia: Labor and Delivery

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Labor and Delivery, a labor ward, a labour ward or a Birthing Unit is a department of a hospital devoted to childbirth. In many hospitals, "Labor and Delivery" is one department and Maternity, where a woman recovers following birth, is another. In the United States, it is common practice to move a woman from Labor and Delivery to Maternity in the hour following birth. Delivery in the birthing department of...


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What is the best advice that you can give for labor and delivery?
My second birth is due to happen any day. I have been doing some reading...

Trust your body. Let your uterus do the work it was created to do. Let it happen naturally, don't fight it, and go with the flow. The...

Asked by kittyrat234b - 1 month ago

What you wish you would have known about labor/delivery and caring for a newborn?
I am 33 pregnant and very anxious, excited, and not to mention feeling HUGE! I...

Labour hurt more than I though it would. My son was face up so I had complications. You may poop deal with it. Its not the end...

Asked by Corbin's Mommy - 7 months ago

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  • Labor & Delivery

    The Labor and Delivery Channel explains what happens to mother and child during childbirth. Learn about labor and delivery from dilation to birth.


  • Introduction to Signs and Symptoms of Labor

    Childbirth labor is divided into three stages. Understand the signs and symptoms of labor to help prepare for a healthy birth.

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  • Stages Of Labor : Second & 3rd Stages Of Labor... - 0

    During childbirth, the second and third stages of labor consist of pushing and delivering the baby. Learn more about second and third stages of labor with tips from a certified doula and birth educator in...


Exercises to Prepare for Labor

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During the final months of pregnancy, a few simple exercises can help prepare your muscles for labor. Learn about them in this slide show:

Labor Exercises

Labor Positions Slide Show

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Labor Positions

Labor can be a long process when staying relaxed can help you control the pain. There are various positions that can help you feel more comfortable and in control. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will demonstrate ten different positions that may assist you - and your baby - during labor.

Labor Positions Slide Show

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