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

If you are pregnant, chances that you will be able to deliver your baby through the birth canal, also called a vaginal delivery, are good. But there are cases when a cesarean section (C-section) is needed for the safety of the mother or baby. Even if you plan

Many women who have had a cesarean delivery can later give birth vaginally. A Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) delivery may be an option for you. Your physician can discuss with you whether you are able to have a VBAC delivery. Is a VBAC Right for You? Of

Labor induction means starting (inducing) labor instead of waiting for labor to begin on its own. Your doctor will decide if an induction of labor is right for you. Your doctor or clinic staff will call Natividad and arrange a time for you to arrive at the