Birth

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The time has come for the baby to be born.

Here are some questions that might be asked to the mother or doctor at the hospital.

"Did your water break?"

"How far along are your contractions?"

"Are you in any pain?"

"Do you need to call any family?"

"Do you need an epidural?"

"Can I get you anything?"

When it is time to have a baby, here are some sentences you might need.

"Doctor, I think my water broke. I will need to come in to the hospital immediately."

"My contractions are 5 minutes apart."

"I am having contractions every 10 minutes."

"I have severe cramps."

"Can I call my mother?"

"What are the side effects of having an epidural?"

"I would like to get an epidural."

"Does it hurt to get an epidural?"