When your labor begins, we will monitor you and your baby closely. We also pay special attention to your comfort. Labor can be uncomfortable and painful and we have many amenities in our labor-delivery-recovery rooms to help you labor comfortably. These amenities include:

• Aromatherapy
• Bed that adjusts to 22 positions
• Birthing balls
• Birthing bar so you can squat during childbirth if you choose
• Bouncy chairs
• CD player (bring your favorite music)
• Rocking chairs
• Television with cable
• Walking corridor to help ease the pain of contractions
• Warm packs
• Soaking tubs

Many laboring mothers find that the warmth of the water in our soaking tubs distract them from the contractions. The tub may delay the need for medication or lessen the amount of medication used in labor. We will monitor the baby’s heart rate and your temperature while you are in the tub. You do not need to bring a bathing suit. We will give you a johnny to wear. Your partner can stay by your side but not get into the tub with you. We also clean the tub between each use.