Later Pregnancy

What is cord blood? Cord blood, or umbilical cord blood, is the blood remaining in your baby’s umbilical cord following birth. It is a rich,

Please call the office anytime you experience any of the following conditions: Time your contractions from the beginning of one contraction to the beginning of

Breathing techniques for the first stages of labor Why the breathing works: Your brain will respond to the strongest stimuli it receives. If you are

STAGE 1: Latent phase of labor Duration: about 6 hours for 1st baby, 2-4 hours for subsequent babies Contractions: about 5-10 minutes apart, lasting about

Possible signs: Without other signs, these are not enough to signify labor. They may be due to something else, such as indigestion, fatigue, or physical

Imagine that you have passed your due date by a week or more. Your family and friends are calling to ask you if you have

What is My “Perineum”? Your perineum is the area between your vaginal opening and your rectum. This area stretches a lot during childbirth, and sometimes

The Dangers of High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy: When the pressure of the blood inside your arteries is at a higher level than normal during

Placenta previa is a condition that may happen during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. It’s one of the most common causes of vaginal