Labor occurs in three stages. Stage 1 There are three phases to the first stage of labor, which begins at the onset of true contractions and completes with the full dilation of the cervix. The three phases include: Early phase. Also called the latent phase, this time involves contractions every 5 to 20 minutes. Contractions […]
Hospital tours, classes, and support Schedule your tour of The Women’s Hospital of Texas, or register for classes by calling 713-791-7495. You may also find information on Classes and Events by visiting http://www.womanshospital.com. Understanding Insurance Generally, there is a global fee for obstetric care that includes office visits, labor and delivery, and your postpartum checkup. […]
Benefits of breastfeeding For Baby: For your baby, breast milk is both nutritious and medicinal. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of pneumonia, diarrhea, ear infections, urinary tract infection, and meningitis. Breastfeeding is fuel to the developing brain. It is said that breast milk can lead to an IQ that is higher by two to five points. […]