Planning for Your Baby’s Birthday

Before your water breaks, exploring the possibilities around your labor and baby’s birth will give you more peace of mind and confidence as you prepare to meet your new love.

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Your Healthcare Team

You will rely on this team to guide you throughout your pregnancy and delivery.
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Birth Procedures

Labor and delivery decisions include more than deciding if you should have an epidural, deliver naturally or by c-section.
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Facility Choices

You have more options than ever before. You can choose to give birth at a hospital, birth center or home.
Prodromal labor

Complications during birth

It’s best to learn about possible complications so you can discuss solution scenarios with your healthcare provider.
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After the delivery

Every new mom recovers at a different rate with different postpartum symptoms.

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