Your Body & Healing
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
Midwifery Options
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
Doula Options
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 Natural Process of Birth
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
Vaginal Delivery
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
Cesarean Delivery
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