Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time! - Mayo Clinic
Jul 23, 2024 · Find out what happens during the different stages of labor and birth.
Home birth: Know the pros and cons - Mayo Clinic
Mar 13, 2025 · Understand the possible risks and how to plan and prepare for a home birth.
Labor positions - Mayo Clinic
Jul 28, 2023 · Learn about positions that might help you relax and ease pain during labor.
Labor and delivery: Pain medications - Mayo Clinic
Mar 11, 2025 · Many types of medications can ease pain during labor and delivery. Ideally, the drugs used are safe for mother and baby, don't interfere with labor and delivery, and provide …
Fetal presentation before birth - Mayo Clinic
Aug 15, 2023 · Learn about the different positions a baby might be in within the uterus before birth — and how it could affect delivery.
Obstetrics and Gynecology - Overview - Mayo Clinic
Jul 26, 2025 · Mayo Clinic's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers prevention, diagnosis and treatment for women from childbearing age to menopause and beyond.
Fetal macrosomia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic
Sep 20, 2025 · Fetal macrosomia can be hard to find and identify during pregnancy. Symptoms include the following. Large fundal height During prenatal visits, the distance from the top of …
Signs of labor: Know what to expect - Mayo Clinic
Jul 23, 2024 · If you have any signs of labor before 37 weeks — especially if you also notice blood from your vagina — contact your healthcare professional right away. If you go to your hospital …
Overdue pregnancy: What to do when baby's overdue - Mayo Clinic
Mar 11, 2025 · Past your due date? Understand why a pregnancy might be overdue and what's next.
Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not - Mayo Clinic
Aug 2, 2022 · Planning a vaginal delivery? Find out when an incision between the vagina and anus might be needed during childbirth.