"Labor" and "delivery" describe the process of childbirth. Contractions of the uterus and changes in the cervix (the opening of the uterus) prepare a woman's body to give birth. Then the baby is born, and …

Aug 22, 2017 · Labor that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature, or preterm. 1 Just as pregnancy is different for every woman, the start of labor, the signs of labor, and the length of …

Jan 31, 2017 · What is labor? Labor is the process by which the fetus and the placenta leave the uterus. Delivery can occur in two ways, vaginally (through the birth canal) or by a cesarean (surgical) …

Feb 13, 2017 · For most women, labor begins sometime between week 37 and week 42 of pregnancy. Labor that occurs before 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered premature, or preterm.1 Just as …

Labor and delivery are the process by which a baby is born, from the body's preparations to when the baby and the placenta leave the womb. The earliest stage of labor prepares the body for delivery. …

Apr 18, 2012 · You may be going into preterm labor if you have symptoms such as fluids leaking from your vagina or contractions before 37 weeks of pregnancy.

Feb 13, 2017 · The amount of pain felt during labor and delivery is different for every woman. The level of pain depends on many factors, including the size and position of the baby, the woman's level of …

Mar 5, 2014 · About Preterm Labor and Birth In general, a normal human pregnancy is about 40 weeks long (9.2 months). Health care providers now define “full-term” birth as birth that occurs between 39 …

Apr 25, 2017 · The first stage of labor happens in two phases: early labor and active labor. Typically, it is the longest stage of the process. The opening of the uterus, called the cervix, starts to thin and open …

Dec 31, 2013 · Natural childbirth can refer to many different ways of giving birth without using pain medication, either in the home or at the hospital or birthing center. Natural Forms of Pain Relief …