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Labor & Delivery

Learn about the process of labor and delivery, from early signs to childbirth options, so you can feel more confident and ready for the big day.

C-Section

Find out when and why a C-section may be necessary and what it entails to help you make more informed decisions if the need arises.

Room of surgeons performing a C-section on a soon-to-be mother. Labor & Delivery

C-Section (Cesarean Section): Procedure and Recovery

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Inducing Labor

Read expert-reviewed articles about inducing labor to be better prepared if it becomes part of your birth plan.

Close view of a pregnant woman's belly as she prepares to have a Foley bulb induction. Labor & Delivery

What Is a Foley Balloon or Bulb Induction, and What Happens During One?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A pregnant woman being prepped for an amniotomy by her doctor. Labor & Delivery

Amniotomy: When and Why Your Doctor Might Break Your Water

Medically Reviewed by: Nika Vizcarra, MD, FACOG

Slices of pineapple on a cutting board. Labor & Delivery

Can Pineapple Actually Kickstart Labor? The Truth About This Myth

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Pre-Labor Symptoms

As the due date approaches, recognizing pre-labor symptoms can ease uncertainty and help you know when labor may be near.

Pregnant woman placing her hands on her belly in anticipation of her water breaking. Labor & Delivery

Water Breaking: Signs and What to Do When It Happens

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

Preparing for Labor

Preparing for labor involves more than packing a hospital bag—it’s about understanding what to expect physically, emotionally, and logistically.

A selection of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and bread for a woman to snack on during labor. Labor & Delivery

Fueling Up for Labor: What You Need to Know About Eating and Drinking During Childbirth

Medically Reviewed by: Nika Vizcarra, MD, FACOG

Signs and Symptoms

Knowing the signs and symptoms of labor helps you feel more in control and ready for what comes next.

A woman having contractions holding on to her partner's and nurse's hands. Labor & Delivery

What Do Labor Contractions Feel Like?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

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Latest Articles

Pregnant woman in the hospital experiencing back labor. Labor & Delivery

Back Labor Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Find Relief

Medically Reviewed by: Daniel Gomez, MD, FACOG, FACS

Close view of a pregnant woman's belly as she prepares to have a Foley bulb induction. Labor & Delivery

What Is a Foley Balloon or Bulb Induction, and What Happens During One?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

Woman's hand holding an ultrasound image of her baby over a sign that reads "coming soon," with a pair of baby's sandals on it. Labor & Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions about Calculating Your Due Date

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A pregnant woman being prepped for an amniotomy by her doctor. Labor & Delivery

Amniotomy: When and Why Your Doctor Might Break Your Water

Medically Reviewed by: Nika Vizcarra, MD, FACOG

Room of surgeons performing a C-section on a soon-to-be mother. Labor & Delivery

C-Section (Cesarean Section): Procedure and Recovery

Medically Reviewed by: Barry Aron, MD

Pregnant woman placing her hands on her belly in anticipation of her water breaking. Labor & Delivery

Water Breaking: Signs and What to Do When It Happens

Medically Reviewed by: Lisa Valle, DO, FACOG

A woman having contractions holding on to her partner's and nurse's hands. Labor & Delivery

What Do Labor Contractions Feel Like?

Medically Reviewed by: Monica Lee, MD, FACOG

A selection of fruits, nuts, vegetables, and bread for a woman to snack on during labor. Labor & Delivery

Fueling Up for Labor: What You Need to Know About Eating and Drinking During Childbirth

Medically Reviewed by: Nika Vizcarra, MD, FACOG

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