Pregnancy

Labor, Birth, and Postpartum See All Labor and Delivery See All Problems After Delivery See All Taking Care of Mom See All  Labor in Labor and Delivery Labor usually starts two weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. No one knows exactly what triggers the onset of labor. ...more  Delivery in Labor and Delivery To get ready for delivery, you may be moved into a birthing room or delivery room. Or you may stay in the same room for both labor and delivery. ...more  Postpartum Hemorrhage in Problems After Delivery Postpartum hemorrhage is more bleeding than normal after the birth of a baby. About 1 in 100 to 5 in 100 women have postpartum hemorrhage. It is more likely with a cesarean birth. It most often happens after the placenta is delivered, but it can also happen later. ...more  Postpartum Thyroiditis in Problems After Delivery Postpartum thyroiditis happens when a woman’s thyroid becomes inflamed after having a baby. It may first cause your thyroid to be overactive. But over time it leads to an underactive thyroid. This affects a small percentage of pregnant women. ...more  The New Mother: Taking Care of Yourself After Birth in Taking Care of Mom You will need plenty of rest, good nutrition, and help during the first few weeks after your baby is born. ...more  Contraception/Birth Control in Taking Care of Mom You have a lot of choices when it comes to birth control. Some methods don't need a healthcare provider's visit. But others, like oral contraceptives, are available only by prescription. ...more