Learn more about going into labour and giving birth.
Whether you birth by natural labour, induced labour, planned or emergency caesarean section every mother wants to know what to expect, bring and how care is provided.
Whether you birth by natural labour, induced labour, planned or emergency caesarean section every mother wants to know what to expect, bring and how care is provided.
We encourage you to call Pregnancy Assessment at your booked hospital if:
Pregnancy Assessment 24-hour telephone numbers:
You will be invited into the hospital if you are in good labour, or if there are any concerns. If there are any health concerns, our staff will discuss the best recommended care and any options for you to consider at the time.
You are admitted to the Birth Suite if you are confirmed to be in labour or if after assessment, it felt best that labour should be induced for the wellbeing of yourself or your baby.
Learn about the birth options supported by Monash Women’s
Baby’s first few minutes and skin to skin contact
Note: There is very good evidence of the benefits of not clamping the cord until your baby has established spontaneous breathing or until the umbilical cords stops pulsation (that is generally about 3 mins after birth).