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Labor

Like each child, each labor is different, but much is the same: it's hard work, it's worth preparing for, and it will be a little different than every other labor.

Remember that your due date is an estimate, not an exact prediction. It's perfectly normal to give birth three weeks early or 10 days late. Most babies are born between 37 and 42 weeks.

At Home

What will happen during labor?

How do you know you're in labor?

Signs to call your health care provider

How to time contractions

When to tell your health care provider that you're in labor

How to cope with labor

Breathing techniques for labor


At the Hospital

When you arrive at the hospital

If your labor is induced

Medical interventions during labor and birth


Additional Information

Labor and birth keywords

Making a birth plan

A pregnant patient's rights

Forms & Worksheets

Labor log worksheet

Labor bag and hospital checklist

The labor companion's quick checklist


Allina Resources

Pregnancy care: Locations and services

Support groups

Health classes


Pregnancy & Parenting eMagazine

Planning labor and delivery, Month 8

The big day is near, Month 9



 

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