You will have delivered in an operating room. This is considered a surgery. You may spend a few hours in a recovery area with a nurse taking care of you. …
What checks does the baby need after birth?
After you give birth, your doctor or midwife is going to want to examine the baby. Ask to have all baby checks done on your chest for the first hour, …
What is skin-to-skin contact?
After you deliver, your baby is adjusting to being outside of your body. You can help your baby adjust by creating skin-to-skin contact. The best way to hold your baby …
How long does it take to heal from a C-section?
Everyone is different, but most people heal in about six weeks. You’ll need to follow guidelines from your doctor or midwife, but here are a few things you can expect …
When are C-sections needed?
Sometimes, C-sections are the safest option for the birth parent and baby. Here are some cases where a C-section might be the best choice: Labor stops. Your labor may stop …
What is a C-section?
“C-section” is shorthand for a Cesarean birth. A Cesarean birth means that the baby is delivered through a cut made in the abdomen and uterus. In a Cesarean birth, the …
How can my Birth Partner help me in labor?
Your Birth Partner plays an important role. There are so many things to do: In early labor Time your contractions Take a walk with you As labor gets stronger: Help …
Pain in labor
Why is labor painful?The pain you feel during labor is caused by contractions of the muscles of the uterus and by pressure on the cervix as it’s opening. Some have …
How long will I be in labor?
People labor at all different speeds, and every labor is different, even for the same person. Generally, labor takes longer for the first child and less long for following children. …
What’s happening to my body when I go into labor?
When you go into labor, your body is getting ready to deliver your baby. To deliver your baby, several things need to happen. The opening between your uterus and vagina …