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Notify your health care provider or hospital birth center as instructed.
Notify your support system when you think labor has started.
Notify child care for older children.
Relax and distract yourself if in early labor.
Rest if you're tired.
Bring your labor bag and suitcase to the hospital.
Locations and services
Classes
OB Homecare
Support groups
Prevent headaches during pregnancy Headaches among pregnant women are a common complaint, but in many cases they can be prevented.
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