It's finally here.  You're in Labor!  But do you know what it's all about?  Are you prepared?  Can you time your contractions? These questions and more are answered here.  Just choose the subject you want to know about.  Follow the links for the information without losing this Page.  When you click on the article a new window will open.  After you are finished simply close that window or click the button on that page and you will return here. Subjects are listed alphabetically, scroll down to find what you want. A MUST READ PAGE Labor and Delivery Preparation: Types of prepared childbirth classes Epidural Anesthesia Explanation with diagrams Episiotomy What, why, and how Labor Positions Different Positions for Labor Labor: What is it? What is it and how it starts Measuring Contractions Learning how to time them Monitoring in Labor (External) When, why, and how is it done Monitoring in Labor (Internal) When, why, and how is it done Pain Relief in Labor Options available to you Your Birthing Plan Interactive to take with you Your Labor and Delivery Suitcase What to pack and what you need Return to the Pregnancy and Childbirth Index OR Visit Other Areas of this Site by Clicking the Icons Women's Health Index Physician Page Spirituality Published Articles Home Page Site Index © 1996-99: MJ Bovo.  All rights reserved under US Copyright Law.