Labor and Birth
Once you are in active labor at home, or admitted to a birth center, your midwife will meet you and stay with you throughout your labor and birth.
She will encourage you, make suggestions if needed and carefully monitor both you and the baby. At Cache Valley Birth Center we utilize evidence-based practice.
We will encourage you to eat and drink as desired, and we will perform intermittent auscultation of your baby’s heartbeat with a waterproof Doppler.
This will allow you the freedom to move about, soak in the tub, sit on a birth ball, or relax in any position you desire.
The calm surroundings and comfort measures available to you at our birth centers, in combination with the support of family, midwives, birth assistants and doulas are helpful in facilitating your birth. In addition, nitrous oxide is also available.
After your baby is born and you have had time to bond and helped to breastfeed, the initial newborn exam will be performed with the baby right by your side.
You and your baby are never separated after the birth.
Your midwife and birth assistant will continue to monitor you and your baby as you rest and recover after the birth until you are both stable.
Once you have spent some time with your new family, enjoyed a nourishing meal and feel ready, we will prepare you to go home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ll stay at home during early labor. Once you're in active labor or need more support, your midwife will guide you on when to come in. She’ll be with you from that point until after your baby is born.
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Yes! We encourage you to eat and drink as you feel the need. Staying nourished and hydrated can help you stay strong and comfortable during labor.
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Yes, your baby will remain by your side from the moment of birth. The newborn exam is done right next to you, and we support early bonding and breastfeeding without separation.