Understanding Birth
This interactive online course covers information about labor and highlights how partners can help.
How to Have the Best Labor and Delivery Possible
Hello and welcome to BayCare’s online destination dedicated to childbirth. At BayCare, we believe every birth should be an incredible experience, that’s why we’re providing you with the information you need, via free online classes, videos and podcasts, to help you be fully prepared.
Be Prepared: Take Our Free Virtual Maternity Class
Preparing for the birth of your baby is an exciting time. BayCare’s free online classes make being prepared so easy. To help you understand the process of childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn care, you can take these virtual classes in the privacy of your home at any time that works with your schedule. These classes are available in both English and Spanish.
Our Labor and Delivery Nurses Are with You Every Step of the Way
When you deliver at BayCare, you’ll always have the expertise of a labor and delivery registered nurse (RN) by your side. Our labor and delivery nurses are specially trained to attend to all your medical and emotional needs and will see you through your entire childbirth journey. They coach you through every stage of labor to help get you through the process safely and deliver a healthy baby.
During labor, your contractions and your baby’s heartbeat will be continuously monitored with our advanced fetal monitoring technology. Following the birth, the labor and delivery nurses are with you every step of the way, helping you transition to post-partum mom and newborn care.
Seven Maternity Hospitals for a Healthy and Happy Childbirth
The birth of your child will be a very special day in your life. At each of our hospitals we understand how precious this day is to you and our goal is to make it as safe, memorable and joyful as possible. In the calming atmosphere of a private room, you and your birth partner will be completely comfortable and have the benefit of advanced technology for a safe and modern delivery.
Now Streaming: Preparing for Childbirth
Listen to BayCare’s childbirth podcasts to prepare yourself for the stages of labor and delivery.
