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Pregnancy Pregnancy Getting Pregnant Expecting Birthing & Beyond From Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE, your Guide to Pregnancy Just how long is this labor likely to last? It's a question that many moms want an answer to before they are anywhere near the end of their pregnancy. And in childbirth class, people are not often happy with answers like "There is a range..." or "It really depends." How long will labor last? Though the length of your labor really does depend on some factors, including if you're had a previous baby and the positioning of your baby. Do you also know how to count when labor starts? Here are some basic guidelines to talk about how long labor will last. Maternity Clothes Love them or hate them, they are a reality of pregnancy. Perhaps you've thought about what you want to wear for maternity clothes, but here I also cover things you might not have thought about like bras, underwear and yes, a swim suit! Questions to Ask Your Hospital or Birth Center Before you sign up to have your baby anywhere, you need to ask some questions to make sure it's the right fit for you and your family. Here are some starter questions. Girl or Boy? It's the first question out of everyone's mouth, typically even before "When's your due date?" Here's a bit of background on how and when you can find out if your baby is a girl or boy and a bunch of tools to play around with for fun until your baby is born. Pregnancy & Childbirth Ads Pregnancy Stages Early Pregnancy Pregnancy by Week Pregnancy Questions Pregnancy Symptom Featured Articles How does it feel when your water breaks? Common Car Seat Errors Pregnant - no symptoms? How to Bathe a Baby hCG Values in Pregnancy Due Date Forums   More from About.com Disney Trip Planner Everything you need to plan the perfect Disney vacation -- from when to go and what to do, to saving money and picking a hotel. More > Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Robin Elise Weiss, LCCE Pregnancy Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Pregnancy newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Pregnancy Calendar Girl or Boy? Belly & Ultrasound Photos 25 Signs of Pregnancy How Your Baby Grows Advertisement