Managing Your Labor

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The experience of labor and birth is very individual, very unique. So all the more you will need to prepare yourself not just by packing your hospital bag but also by working on your mindset to prepare you for this most incredible event.

	What is Labor?
	Regular contractions with dilatation of the cervix define labor. Contraction sans the dilatation or opening of the cervix is considered as latent phase or.. Read More

	1st Stage of Labor
	The first stage is usually the longest and the hardest part of labor. During this stage the cervix gradually opens to allow the baby to make its way down into the birth canal.. Read More

	FAQs on Labor Pains
	Having a baby is thrilling but the experience usually hurts a lot. Labor hurts for several reasons. For one the hours of effort on your overworked uterus, which must contract.. Read More

	Some C- Section Faqs to Help You Along
	Much as you hope and wish that cesarean will not happen to you, it is best to be prepared. Take in as much information as you can so that the prospect of undergoing a surgery will not be as daunting as it sounds. Also known as.. Read More

	FAQs on Labor Contractions
	Labor contractions can be manageable for some and unbearably painful for others. During labor, contractions come and go as the muscles of the uterus shorten and.. Read More

	When do I go to the Hospital
	Going through the initial pangs of labor in familiar surroundings has its advantages, the main being the comfort of your home when you.. Read More

	Induction Of Labor (IOL)
	Induction of labor (IOL) means bringing on contractions through external aids before your body goes into labor naturally. IOL strengthens.. Read More

	Preparing for a C-section
	Sometimes a cesarean birth is best for you and your baby. Though it is normal to have your share of anxieties, almost all mothers and babies recover well after a c-section. An operation can be scheduled (planned) or unscheduled.. Read More


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