Labor & Delivery

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.

When the subject of pain control in labor comes up, most women automatically think of an epidural. While an epidural might provide the most relief, it is not your only choice. There are multiple ways your obstetrics provider can make labor less painful.

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.

Learn the difference between an early, full, later, or postterm pregnancy. Also, understand that babies who are not yet 39 weeks still have developing and maturation to do, and that is best done in the womb.

Understand that preterm labor is defined as labor that starts between 20 and 37 weeks of pregnancy. Approximately 12 percent of babies are born preterm in the United States. This can be an overwhelmingly scary time, especially if you are earlier in your pregnancy. Learn what this can mean for you.

If you are pregnant and planning for your delivery, understand what a birth plan is and how it can help communicate your wishes during labor and delivery to your healthcare providers.

Understand that a doula is a type of specialist who has been trained to support a laboring woman before, during, and after her birth.

Understand the role of a midwife and that they are professional caregivers trained to help women deliver their babies.

Learn about The Lamaze method, which is a popular childbirth approach that teaches expecting parents strategies for handling pain during labor, potentially reducing unnecessary medical intervention.

Understand what is meant by cord tissue and placenta tissue banking, and learn how it is beneficial.

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.