Pregnancy

Labor and Delivery See All  Labor in Labor and Delivery Labor usually starts two weeks before or after the estimated date of delivery. No one knows exactly what triggers the onset of labor. ...more  Delivery in Labor and Delivery To get ready for delivery, you may be moved into a birthing room or delivery room. Or you may stay in the same room for both labor and delivery. ...more  Cesarean Section in Labor and Delivery Cesarean section or C-section is the surgical delivery of a baby through a cut (incision) made in the mother's abdomen and uterus. ...more  Episiotomy in Labor and Delivery An episiotomy is an incision through the area between your vaginal opening and your anus. This area is called the perineum. This procedure is done to make your vaginal opening larger for childbirth. ...more  Fetal Heart Monitoring in Labor and Delivery Fetal heart rate monitoring measures the heart rate and rhythm of your baby (fetus). This lets your healthcare provider see how your baby is doing. ...more  Cord Blood Banking in Labor and Delivery Cord blood banking is a choice for parents who want to preserve the blood of the umbilical cord and placenta of their baby as "insurance" to help with possible future medical needs of their child. ...more