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You and your partner have been preparing for the arrival of your new baby. Your baby has grown and developed during pregnancy in preparation for extrauterine life. Labor represents the end of pregnancy. You will soon be holding your precious baby in your arms!

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How to Tell When Labor Begins

What to take to the Hospital

Pain Relief During Labor

Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring

Post-Date Pregnancy

Preterm Labor

Prostaglandin Gel


Non-stress Test

Amniotic Fluid Index (AFI)

Induction of Labor

VBAC-Vaginal Birth After Cesarean


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