Labor & Delivery

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.

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