HOW
TO TELL WHEN LABOR BEGINS -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Contents include Questions to ask as you plan for your baby's
birth, Signs that labor is beginning, and Telling false labor and true labor
apart. (SPANISH)
PAIN
RELIEF DURING LABOR AND DELIVERY -- Pamphlet from the American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Contents include Types of pain relief, How
they are given and what they do, and What effects your feelings of pain.
FETAL
HEART RATE MONITORING DURING LABOR -- Pamphlet from the American College
of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Contents include Types of Fetal Monitoring,
Auscultation, Electronic Fetal Monitoring, What Do Abnormal Patterns Mean?,
and Risks.
PRETERM
LABOR -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Contents include The warning signs of preterm labor, How to detect it at an
early stage, What could put you at risk, and What to expect if you need treatment
or if you give birth to a preterm baby.
POSTDATE
PREGNANCY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Presents some basic facts about postdate pregnancy—how it is diagnosed, tests
that can be used to monitor the well-being of the fetus, risks to the fetus
and the mother, and steps that can be taken to reduce these risks.
LABOR
INDUCTION -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Contents include Why labor may be induced, How it is done, and What risks are
involved.
CESAREAN
BIRTH -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Contents include Why cesarean birth may be needed, What it involves, and What
happens after your baby is born. (SPANISH)
VAGINAL
BIRTH AFTER CESAREAN DELIVERY -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Contents include Why you should think about trying VBAC,
Whether VBAC is right for you, and What risks are involved. (SPANISH)
IF
YOUR BABY IS BREECH -- Pamphlet from the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists. Contents include Breech Presentation, Diagnosis, Related
Factors, Can a Breech Presentation Be Changed?, Vaginal Delivery: Risks and
Complications, and Vaginal Versus Cesarean Delivery.
PLANNING
YOUR PREGNANCY AND BIRTH -- This official guide to pregnancy and birth covers
every aspect of pregnancy from preconceptional care, health insurance, and labor
and delivery to getting back into shape, breastfeeding, and childcare options.
Planning Your Pregnancy and Birth is a must-have book for any woman who is pregnant
or considering pregnancy. (SPANISH)
YOU
AND YOUR BABY: PRENATAL CARE, LABOR AND DELIVERY, AND POSTPARTUM CARE --
This American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists booklet encourages
a healthy lifestyle and explains all components of good prenatal care. It includes
information on pregnancy complications, what happens during labor and delivery,
the postpartum period, breastfeeding, and much more, including: Special tests
presented in a simplified chart format, Special tests presented in a simplified
chart format, and A list of 16 common discomforts and helpful suggestions for
relief. (SPANISH)
WELL ON YOUR WAY - A series of publications including . . .
Fifth Month:
Decisions, Decisions -- Information on baby's growth, childbirth options,
breast or bottle, circumcision, the baby's doctor, and money.
Eighth Month:
Final Stages -- Information on baby's growth, birthing decisions, postpartum
blues, your new roles as a parent, if you plan to breastfeed, and strollers.
MARCH OF DIMES -- Foundation
dedicated to helping women have healthy pregnancies and babies. Visit the web
site to obtain numerous resources on pregnancy and prenatal care.
