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Health Tip: Taking a Childbirth Class
Here's a list of potential benefits

Health Tip: When Labor May Be Induced
Factors that may cause doctors to bring on labor

Preemie Birth Could Mean Weaker Bones as Adults
Small babies at risk for osteoporosis decades later, study finds

Health Tip: What Are Risk Factors for Preterm Labor?
Things that may cause labor to start too soon

Folic Acid Fortification Shouldn’t Be Forced
Irish researchers find vitamin levels in foods adequate for new moms, babies

Induced Labor May Prevent Need for Cesarean Section
Elective induction at 41 weeks led to fewer surgical deliveries, review shows

Low Choline Level in Pregnancy Tied to Birth Defects
Anencephaly, spina bifida linked to nutrient found in foods, study shows

Delivery-Related Infant Deaths Decline in Scotland
Fewer newborns experiencing a fatal lack of oxygen, study finds

If Baby Is Breech, Technology Might Help
Ultrasound can detect infants turned in the womb, allowing time for decisions

No Link Found Between Birth Anesthesia and Learning Issues
Whether delivery was vaginal or C-section doesn't matter, study finds

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