There are a number of ways to deliver a baby. Understanding the different possibilities can help a woman prepare for anything. Women often create a birth plan, or written explanation of how they prefer to deliver the baby. While all those involved...
The delivery of a baby has been called one of life's most treasured events. In reality, while marking the event of a new life in the world, childbirth can also be painful and can bring the possibility of complications for both mother and baby. The...
Pregnancy is just as exciting the second time around, and women who have given birth before generally feel like seasoned pros during their second pregnancy. There are some differences and concerns, however, and some of them might be a surprise to...
Methods of delivering a baby fall into four basic categories: natural, medicated, assisted and Cesarean section. Everyone hopes for a smooth labor and delivery without complications, but sometimes, circumstances can change rapidly and medical...
The female body is designed to carry a pregnancy for 40 weeks, but sometimes it may need a little boost to get labor started. With a variety of methods available, labor-inducing drugs such as pitocin and misoprostol are the main choice for...
A C-section, or caesarean delivery of a baby, requires an incision in the abdomen to remove the baby. C-sections can be planned, unexpected or emergency surgery procedures. Some C-sections are necessary for the health of the baby and the mother....
A doctor who delivers babies is usually licensed as an obstetrician/gynecologist, or Ob/Gyn, a specialty that involves training in pregnancy, birth and the reproductive systems of women. Different obstetricians have different philosophies, with...
