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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...

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...

OB-GYN services No matter what stage of life you're in — from adolescence to pregnancy to menopause — you can receive care from the OB-GYN team. If you have a women's health issue or conce...

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...

Teleneonatology is one of the many ways Mayo Clinic extends knowledge and care to more people. Using real-time video technology, neonatologists, pediatric specialists who assist with ill newborns and ...

Families experience many emotions after the birth of a baby. After delivery, it’s time to admire the newborn, bond with baby, breastfeed, rest and recuperate, and welcome visitors when mom ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...