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Progesterone (P17) Shots to Prevent Premature Labor

By JustMommies staff

A baby is considered premature if he is born before 37 weeks. According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 8 births are considered premature or preterm. There are a few things that put a woman at higher risk of going into labor prematurely. These include a diagnosis of incompetent cervix, uterine abnormalities,
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Progesterone (P17) Shots to Prevent Premature Labor

By JustMommies staff

A baby is considered premature if he is born before 37 weeks. According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 8 births are considered premature or preterm. There are a few things that put a woman at higher risk of going into labor prematurely. These include a diagnosis of incompetent cervix, uterine abnormalities,
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Retained Placenta

By JustMommies staff

A retained placenta occurs when all or part of the placenta remains inside the uterus after child birth. Normally the placenta is delivered within minutes to an hour after child birth. For some women, the placenta doe not deliver naturally and must be physically removed. There are three main types of
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Retained Placenta

By JustMommies staff

A retained placenta occurs when all or part of the placenta remains inside the uterus after child birth. Normally the placenta is delivered within minutes to an hour after child birth. For some women, the placenta doe not deliver naturally and must be physically removed. There are three main types of
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Shoulder Dystocia

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant woman having csection in the hospital Understand shoulder dystocia so you can be prepared for particular situations that could arise.
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Shoulder Dystocia

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant woman having csection in the hospital Understand shoulder dystocia so you can be prepared for particular situations that could arise.
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Signs of Labor

By Teresa Redmond

When it's getting close, it's a good idea to know the signs of labor.
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Signs Your Water Broke

By Patty Malowney

A pregnant woman feeling her water break. When the amniotic sac weakens toward the end of pregnancy, it may break and release fluid -- a sign that labor is about to start.
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Six Reasons Not to Give Birth on Your Back

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant woman sitting on exercise ball Giving birth in another position will probably be a good option.
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Stages of Labor: Childbirth Primer

By Laura Leavitt

pregnant woman stretching on exercise ball Understand the various ways that labor progresses.
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