The First Weeks Bonding with your baby is important and satisfying. Make time for yourself every day, even for a few minutes. You may experience emotional ups and downs for the first six weeks. Talk to someone about your feelings and concerns. Try not to take

Vaginal Bleeding/Perineal Care Your vaginal discharge after delivery will be red in color. It will change from red to pink to white, and could last 4 to 6 weeks. Vaginal bleeding may increase with breastfeeding or heavy physical activity. Your menstrual

Natividad is proud to be the first hospital in Monterey County to offer midwifery services before, during, and after birth. We have a team of midwives to care for you while you’re pregnant, during your labor, and after the baby is born. Midwives offer

Information About Doulas A doula is a labor support professional 
whose expertise is providing emotional and physical support to the mother and her partner throughout the pregnancy, during labor and the postpartum period. While a doula does not provide any

The Natividad birth process offers patients in labor multiple pain management options. Water Therapy Shower/Tub All labor rooms have a shower stall and a tub can be set up for those that request it. Warm water immersion in a tub during the first stage of

A vaginal delivery is a childbirth option that happens when the baby is pushed down the birth canal and delivered through the vagina. Every labor and delivery is different. How long labor and delivery lasts and how it progresses varies depending on previous