Last updated Oct. 18, 2017. Sometimes the baby needs a little help getting through the birth canal. A difficult labor may be caused by an unusual birth position, high birth weight, the anatomy of the mother’s pelvis and birth canal, and other maternal and fetal health conditions. Prolonged labor is painful and exhausting and can be dangerous […]
Last updated April 28, 2017. Most babies are born ready to live on their own outside the womb. Some, however, need a little help. Maybe they were born early or maybe their development is a little slower. Just after delivery, your doctor will perform an assessment of your little one’s health to determine if more […]
Pregnancy feels like it changes everything. Even before your baby bump starts showing, you won’t be able to stop thinking about the new little person growing and developing in your belly. You may be worried about what to eat and drink, how much sleep you’re getting, and what medications you’re taking. You know you’re going to […]