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  1. What is natural childbirth? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Dec 31, 2013 · What is natural childbirth? Natural childbirth can refer to many different ways of giving birth without using pain medication, either in the home or at the hospital or birthing center. Natural …

  2. What are the options for pain relief during labor and delivery?

    Feb 13, 2017 · The amount of pain felt during labor and delivery is different for every woman. The level of pain depends on many factors, including the size and position of the baby, the woman's level of …

  3. What is a C-section? | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...

    Feb 17, 2017 · A cesarean delivery, also called a C-section or cesarean birth, is the surgical delivery of a baby through a surgical cut or incision in a woman's abdomen and uterus. After the baby is …

  4. Labor and Delivery | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...

    "Labor" and "delivery" describe the process of childbirth. Contractions of the uterus and changes in the cervix (the opening of the uterus) prepare a woman's body to give birth. Then the baby is born, and …

  5. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Aug 22, 2017 · What is natural childbirth? Natural childbirth can refer to many different ways of giving birth without using pain medication, either in the home or at the hospital or birthing center.

  6. How effective is male contraception? - NICHD

    Jun 4, 2012 · How effective is male contraception? Not all contraceptive methods are appropriate for all situations, and individuals should consult their healthcare providers to determine which method of …

  7. What are some common complications of pregnancy?

    Dec 30, 2017 · Some women experience health problems during pregnancy. These complications can involve the mother's health, the fetus's health, or both. Even women who were healthy before getting …

  8. What are the different types of contraception? - NICHD

    Feb 17, 2016 · There are many different types of contraception, but not all types are appropriate for all situations. The most appropriate method of birth control depends on an individual's overall health, …

  9. What causes cerebral palsy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Aug 11, 2013 · Cerebral palsy is caused by damage or abnormal development in the parts of the brain that control movement. These events can happen before, during, or shortly after birth or in the first …

  10. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Feb 23, 2017 · Prenatal ultrasound imaging usually detects almost all types of NTDs. 2 Shortly after the birth of an infant with a diagnosed or suspected NTD, the health care provider will perform tests to …