Beautiful Beginnings

Watch this video to learn about the common symptoms of the first trimester of pregnancy including morning sickness, mood swings and breast changes.

Watch this video to learn about the common symptoms of the second trimester of pregnancy including round ligament pain, stretch marks and lower back pain.

Labor, also called childbirth or giving birth, is the process by which the baby and the placenta leave the mother. This video, by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, describes the three stages of labor: early labor, active labor, and delivery of the placenta and afterbirth.

Labor, or childbirth, has 3 stages. The first stage is the longest. It can last up to 20 hours, especially if you are having your first child.

Watch this video to learn what fetal monitoring is and how the procedure is used during labor.

Watch this video to learn about an epidural as pain management during labor, how it's placed, and pushing with an epidural.

Watch this video to learn about non-drug options for pain relief including The Lamaze Method and Hypnobirthing.

Watch this video to learn the difference between a scheduled c-section and an emergency c-section and what to expect during a c-section.

Watch this program to learn what happens in the first hours after your baby is born including breastfeeding, skin-to-skin contact, and health screenings.

Watch this video to learn what to expect during your hospital stay after giving birth including you and your baby's health, bonding with your baby and fall prevention.

Learn strategies to help manage the physical discomforts experienced during the first few days following delivery.