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Pregnancy, childbirth

While the process from pregnancy to delivery can be an amazing time, it also can be filled with worry and doubt, especially for a first-time mother. It is normal to have some worry about new and uncertain experiences. Childbirth is like nothing you have done before and is an event you cannot control completely. However, with planning, you can enter the experience well-prepared. We hope the following information is helpful, and invite you to take part in our education classes.

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For information on labor and postpartum care, visit the Family Birth Center. Resources include:

• phases of labor
• ways your partner can help
• breathing techniques
• labor pain management (PDF)
  • en Español (PDF)
•  induction of labor (PDF)