Compare and contrast childbirth. pain management, costs, possible complications, and medical care.

There is a range of options for pain relief in labour including non-medical techniques ... Knowing what to expect during the various stages of labour can help reduce anxiety.

the more fit you are, the faster the recovery. your heart rate drops most sharply in the first minute after you stop exercising; it should then fall about 20 beats a minute—a drop of less than 12 beats a minute is considered abnormal. this “recovery heart rate” is measured as part of an exercise stress test.