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Labor and Childbirth
Shoulder Dystocia
By Laura Leavitt
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Uterine Irritability during Pregnancy
By Laura Leavitt
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8 Ways to Speed Up Labor
Prodromal labor, or pre-labor, is the body’s way of preparing for birth. When a woman experiences prodromal
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The Bed Rest Debate: Is Bed Rest During Pregnancy Effective?
By Laura Leavitt
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Cervical Dilation in Pictures
By Patty Malowney
Your doctor has measured you and told you that you are 1 to 2 centimeters dilated, but what does that
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False Labor or the Real Deal? How to Know if You Are in Labor
By Laura Leavitt
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Pineapples to Induce Labor
By JustMommies staff
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Using Castor Oil for Inducing labor
By Teresa Redmond
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Foods That Induce Labor: 9 Recipes to Jump Start Labor
If you are past your due date you might be interested in trying some recipes to help kick start labor.
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Pressure Points to Induce Labor
By Laura Leavitt
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