Labor is the process by which the baby and placenta leave the uterus, or womb. This process normally begins on its own around the 40th week of pregnancy. In some cases, however, medical intervention ...

Active management consists of using controlled cord traction to expel the placenta immediately after delivery and administering early uterotonics to contract the uterus soon after the birth of the ...

Labour is often described as a life-changing experience that can also lead to unpredictable outcomes. You might wonder about how to understand normal labour or whether something is taking longer than ...