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Obstetrical Emergencies

Babies are wonderful additions to our lives. Their arrival is both tense and beautiful. Learn how to recognize and react to emergencies involving childbirth or pregnancy.
How to Deliver a Baby
Baby coming now? This will get you through it until the ambulance gets there.
Danger Signs in Pregnancy
Recognize problems before they become an emergency. From your About Guide to Pregnancy/Birth.
First Aid for Children Quiz
Want to see how you stack up? From your About Guide to Pediatrics.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
From your Guide to Pediatrics. Learn about sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Pregnancy Symptoms - Am I Pregnant? - The Signs and Symptoms of Early
Am I pregnant? is probably the most common health question asked by women. Take a look at the signs and symptoms of early pregnancy.
Baby-abandoning turns ambulances into havens | www.azstarnet.com ®
Arizona has expanded its baby-drop locations to include ambulances. Several states allow new mothers to surrender newborns less than 48-72 hours old without question.
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