Search Results

Designed with the comfort of patients and needs of staff in mind, the birth center offers many services and amenities: Clinic connection The Obstetrics & Gynecology clinic is connected to the bir...

You can feel confident that Mayo Clinic Health System will provide a safe and secure environment for you and your baby during your stay. The following safety and security measures are in place for you...

The idea of going into labor and delivering a baby can be overwhelming for some—especially first-time moms. There’s no need to be concerned, as the team of nurses and providers will help y...

How do you know when it's time to come to the hospital? Sometimes every little ache and pain seems like the "real thing." Expect false alarms. Remember, no one knows for sure what triggers labor, and ...

Upon your arrival, you will be assessed by a nurse who will share information with your provider. This assessment may include: Taking your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration r...

Preferences for comfort management during labor and delivery are different for each woman. You are invited to consider and explore the pain management options, and select the option that best meets yo...

Your nurse will remain in contact with other members of your healthcare team during your labor. Labor can take many hours, and the nursing staff will support you during this time. As you near the time...

Cesarean section delivery is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby through incisions in the mother's abdomen and uterus. A C-section might be planned ahead of time if you develop pregnancy compl...

After the birth of your baby, the baby is placed on your abdomen or under a warmer. The nurse or provider will assess the baby and assign Apgar scores at one and five minutes of age. The Apgar score a...

After you have chosen the provider who will care for you during pregnancy, it’s time to start making a few preparations before baby arrives. Here are a few things you should plan for: Selec...