Labour, Delivery, and Postpartum Period

Credits

AuthorBets Davis, MFA
AuthorKathe Gallagher, MSW
AuthorRalph Poore
EditorAlison Allen
EditorKathleen M. Ariss, MS
Associate EditorTracy Landauer
Associate EditorPat Truman
Primary Medical ReviewerSarah Marshall, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerKirtly Jones, MD
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialist Medical ReviewerDeborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
Last UpdatedFebruary 26, 2008

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Author: Bets Davis, MFA
Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Ralph Poore
Last Updated: February 26, 2008
Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine
Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Kirtly Jones, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Deborah A. Penava, BA, MD, FRCSC, MPH - Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Topic Contents
 Topic Overview
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 Labour and Delivery: Your Birthing Options
 When to Call a Doctor
 Stage One Labour: Early, Active, and Transition Phases
 Stage Two: The Baby Is Born
 Stage Three: The Placenta Is Delivered
 Stage Four: After Childbirth
 Post-Term Pregnancy
 Postpartum Recovery and Coping
 Other Places To Get Help
 Related Information
 References
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