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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...

Experiencing childbirth and welcoming a newborn for the first time—or for the first time in many years—can make some moms feel uneasy and anxious. Mayo Clinic Health System offers a variet...

OB-GYNs do not provide care for children. Because of this, you will need to choose a provider for your baby. Choose from Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine or Family Medicine providers. Con...

The best protection for your child in a vehicle crash is a properly secured child safety seat. However, buying and installing the correct seat for your child can be confusing. Car crashes are the lead...

Being prepared for your stay at the hospital will make it a more comfortable experience for you, as well as your support person and newborn, and the baby's sibling(s). Here are some items that you sho...

Nurses will routinely perform postpartum checks during your stay. Checks include your temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Nurses also will assess the firmness of your uterus, assess your perineal a...

Your first goal will be to get to know and care for your newborn baby, as well as to take care of yourself. It's fun to celebrate and share your joy with visitors. Yet it's important to create bonding...

Breastfeeding is an excellent way to nourish and nurture your baby. Most women have the physical capacity to provide breast milk for their baby. Optimal benefits for mother and baby are attained if br...

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...

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...