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What Are the Possible Fetal Positions When You're Pregnant With Twins?

There are several ways your babies may be positioned in your womb. Here's a look at the possible fetal positions with twins, ...
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Can You Have a Vaginal Birth With Twins?

Once the first baby arrives, the second one is often not far behind. Provided everything is going smoothly, the second twin in a vaginal delivery usually comes within 10 to 30 minutes of the first. In ...
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Elective c-sections: What to expect

There so many ways to give birth — from a vaginal birth to a water birth — but there may be a number of reasons you might be considering or preparing for an elective caesarean section. Elective ...
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Giving Nature a Nudge: Your Guide to Labor Induction and Why You Might Need to Be Induced

Usually your cervix will open up naturally on its own once you’re ready to go into labor. But if your cervix shows no signs of dilating and effacing (softening, opening, thinning) to allow your baby ...
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C-Section Births Can Lead To Sleep Problems And Severe Pain: Study

Giving birth is one of the most taxing experiences a person can undergo. With the help of medical advancement, women can now choose to go through cesarean deliveries in case their life is endangered ...
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Do your organs really come out during a C-section? Here's what actually happens

While a C-section is a very routine procedure, having one may come with a lot of confusion and perhaps even a bit of fear. That's totally normal! One thing you don't have to worry about, though? Your ...
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Cesarean section births are rising in the U.S., raising concerns among medical experts: HealthLink

SEATTLE — What's normally supposed to be an emergency procedure is now becoming more common than ever. The World Health Organization estimates that cesarean section (C-section) deliveries will be used ...