Preparing for Labor

Watch this video to learn why it's important to have a full-term pregnancy or closest to 40 weeks as possible unless the health of the mother and baby is at risk. In those cases, labor may be induced, or a C-Section may be performed to keep both mom and baby healthy.

Watch this video to learn how to manage your pain during labor and delivery including an epidural, childbirth class, and touch techniques.

Watch this video to learn what to do when your water breaks, how to know the difference between "false labor" and real labor, and when you should call your doctor.

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

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 the difference between a scheduled c-section and an emergency c-section and what to expect during a c-section.