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Not surprising that items are often forgotten at home when labor starts. The best prevention is to begin packing your labor bag in the last weeks of pregnancy.

Episiotomies used to be a common practice. Today research shows that there are few if any benefits for episiotomies. What should you do to avoid one?

Research has shown proven benefits for doing prenatal perineal massage. Also discussed are step-by-step instructions for doing perineal massage as well as when to start.

Back labor often causes labor to be longer and more painful. Turning your posterior baby to an anterior position during pregnancy may help to prevent back labor.

More mothers today are seeking options to labor and give birth in water. Benefits include improved pain relief and decreased tearing.

One of the most common medical complications during pregnancy, PIH is often managed with bed rest and in some cases, induction of labor.

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Headaches may be more common for some women during pregnancy. Causes can be numerous including sinus congestion and PIH.

Labor may last for several days for some mothers. This slower process may be helpful to further ready the mother’s body and the baby for active labor.

Mothers can benefit from toning exercises to stretch and strengthen her body for the discomforts of late pregnancy as well as the many hours of labor and birth.