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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for obstetrics
  1. Childbirth (National Library of Medicine)  
    When you are ready to have your baby, you'll go through labor. Labor is the process of giving birth. Signs that you might be going into labor include: Contractions ...
  2. Childbirth Problems (National Library of Medicine)  
    Childbirth is the process of giving birth to a baby. It includes labor and delivery. Usually everything goes well, but problems can happen. They may cause a risk ...
  3. Preterm Labor (National Library of Medicine)  
    Preterm labor is labor that starts before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. It can lead to premature birth. Premature babies may face serious health risks. Symptoms ...
  4. Ectopic Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    The uterus, or womb, is the place where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. If you have an ectopic pregnancy, the fertilized egg grows in the wrong place, ...
  5. Prenatal Testing (National Library of Medicine)  
    Prenatal testing provides information about your baby's health before he or she is born. Some routine tests during pregnancy also check on your health. At your ...
  6. Twins, Triplets, Multiple Births (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you are pregnant with more than one baby, you are far from alone. Multiple births are up in the United States. More women are having babies after age ...