Labor & Delivery

Most women start to go into labor around the baby's due date. This is typically around 40 weeks of pregnancy.

Watch this video to learn about the three stages of labor.

Labor, or childbirth, has 3 stages. The first stage is the longest. It can last up to 20 hours, especially if you are having your first child.

Stage 2 starts once your cervix is fully dilated. It ends with the birth of your baby. Stage 3 starts after your baby is born.

Watch this video to learn what inducing labor means and the reasons your doctor may need to induce labor.

Watch this video to learn what fetal monitoring is and how the procedure is used during labor.

Watch this video to learn about non-drug options for pain relief including The Lamaze Method and Hypnobirthing.

Watch this video to learn about how nitrous oxide can be used for pain management during labor.

Understand what to expect at a hospital with a baby friendly designation including skin to skin contact, learning to breastfeed correctly and rooming in.

Watch this video to learn what to expect during your hospital stay after giving birth including you and your baby's health, bonding with your baby and fall prevention.

Watch this video to learn the causes of a postpartum hemorrhage, the risks, and when you should get medical help.

This video will illustrate the importance of prenatal education in reaching the full 40-weeks of pregnancy. It will explain the importance of maintaining a proper diet and nutrition, avoiding alcohol, drugs and cigarette smoke and controlling weight gain during pregnancy. It will provide guidance on natural, spontaneous labor that includes getting regular, prenatal checks, knowing warning signs to watch for and understanding the optimal window for brain and respiratory development. In addition, the program will discuss the dangers of using medications to induce labor, including long-term difficulties for children who are born pre-term, encouraging women to accept help and try to enjoy their pregnancies.

Watch this video to learn the fall risks for new moms in the hospital, safety tips, and what steps your hospital can take to keep you safe.

At the doctor's office, you may be told a C-section is a possibility. If the baby is in distress, is in the wrong position, or there are other complications, being prepared will help make you feel more in control.

Watch this video to learn about your recovery after delivering by cesarean section including discharge instructions, caring for your incisions, and physical activity.

Watch this video to learn about the benefits of skin-to-skin contact after a cesarean section.

With up to one-third of pregnant women delivering by Cesarean section in the United States, it's important to know what to expect when it comes to your recovery after a Cesarean delivery. Being sent home with an incision on your belly can add to the anxiety that caring for a newborn can already cause, so here are some tips to take the worry out of caring for your C-section incision. © TWN (Bundoo)