You've made it through nine(ish) months of pregnancy, and now the big day has arrived: Your baby's birthday! You might be eager to take on the stages of labor, or you may be nervous about what's to ...

From the triage room to the postpartum unit, this guide covers what to expect, including expert advice on pain management and ...

Upright positions include sitting, standing, walking, and kneeling. Based on heterogenous results, women who maintained upright positions had a first stage of labor that was about one hour less than ...

The early stages of labor can be filled with a range of emotions for expecting mothers. Preparing yourself for the unexpected – to the best of your ability – and practicing pain management techniques ...

• When active phase arrest occurs, cesarean delivery should be performed; second stage arrest should prompt consideration of operative vaginal delivery before proceeding to cesarean delivery. • ...