Your guide to labor and delivery
Article Abstract:
Delivery of the baby is a significant period in a pregnant woman's life. Labor symptoms include contractions manifested by back or lower abdominal pain, and rupture of the bag of water. Delivery starts when crowning occurs followed by the normal expulsion of fetus and placenta.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1998
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Hypnosis for labor
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Hypnosis and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation are drug-free alternatives to the use of painkillers or epidural anesthesia during labor. Hypnosis is effective but expensive, and TENS poses no apparent risks.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1992
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Your baby's first hours
Article Abstract:
Babies born in American hospitals typically spend their first few hours undergoing suctioning, clamping of the cord and Apgar testing. They are also warmed up, identified, weighed and nursed.
Publication Name: American Baby
Subject: Women's issues/gender studies
ISSN: 0044-7544
Year: 1995
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