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 good pain …
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 the uterus to the …
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 or birthing …
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.