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Symptoms of Labor
Signs of labor occur after 36 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about the difference between real and false contractions. Plus, we outline signs of delivery complications.
Constipation Treatment
Relieving constipation can happen. Learn which treatment options are appropriate for common or severe constipation by starting here.
Constipation Diagnosis
How do you know that you are clinically constipated? Learn more about the tests, exams and procedures doctors use to confirm a diagnosis for constipation.
Constipation
Feeling constipated? Do you know how constipation is medically defined? Get the basics on this common gastrointestinal complaint here.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
Although doctors have not found a cure for IBS, there are many treatment alternatives. More on goals of IBS treatments and treatment for IBS here.
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Natural methods to speed labor?
Q: Do natural methods to speed labor really work? A: Many women have their labors medically induced, either because the labor isn’t progressing fast enough, or because of health complications with the mother or baby. Doctors can try to induce labor with
Woman gives birth in car while fiance drives to hospital
WESTON (WAOW) -- Rebecca Herrick has given birth before, but she did it in a hospital -- like most mothers would probably prefer. This time around, she found herself in the passenger seat of a minivan, far away from the delivery room.
Baby born in van on way to hospital
MOSINEE, Wis., Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A Wisconsin couple said their infant son was born in their moving vehicle when fog prevented them from making it to the hospital on time.
Baby Tests Positive For Cocaine
A mother has been charged with child endangerment after Police said she gave birth to a baby that tested positive for cocaine.
US Summers Sees Contraction Risk From UK Austerity
US Summers Sees Contraction Risk From UK Austerity