The Most Common Method of Childbirth
Vaginal delivery is a natural process whether you have a medicated or non-medicated birth experience. In a vaginal birth, the baby is born through the birth canal.
When It Is Safer for The Mother, The Baby, or Both
A C-section birth is the delivery of a baby through a surgical incision in the mother’s abdomen and uterus. Sometimes a C-section is scheduled in advance; other times, it’s done in response to an unforeseen complication.
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Go The Full 40
If you have gone to your due date and you and your baby are ready, your doctor might schedule an induction, which involves a medication called Pitocin to start your labor.
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A Shared Birthday
If you are expecting twins, triplets or more, you need extra care and can feel confident knowing the best obstetrical and neonatal care specialists in the region are right here at Woman’s.
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Pack bags before your due date.
It's a good idea to pack two bags — smaller one for Labor and Delivery and a larger one for your extended stay in Mother/Baby. After baby comes, you will pack a diaper bag to be stocked for outings.
