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Our new facility was designed to facilitate all your family center birth choices.
Movement During Labor – For a majority of women, walking and changing positions through the labor process is beneficial for emotional as well as physical comfort.
Water Therapy – Deep soaking tubs and warm showers to enhance relaxation and comfort.
Wireless Waterproof Monitoring - Wireless monitoring maximizes mobility and leaves you unattached to a machine, giving you free access to walk around, full use of the birthing suite and the deep soaking tub, all while your nurse watches out for your baby.
Massage – Massage decreases tension, encourages relaxation and enhances the release of endorphins, which create a greater sense of calm and well-being during labor.
Soothing Music – To enhance the mood and your relaxation, music can be played on the DVD player available in your room. We encourage you to bring your favorite CDs from home.
Amusement – Sometimes a little distraction is needed during labor. A DVD player is available for you and your family to enjoy educational or entertaining videos.
Labor Ball – A large gym ball, used prenatally as well as during labor to ease back pain, promotes comfort and facilitates the progress of labor. It is available in different sizes.
Birthing Stool – A comfortable way for women to use a squatting position to facilitate labor and delivery.
Doula – Many women or couples find reassurance and greater confidence during childbirth with the assistance of a doula (pronounced doo-la). A doula is a woman experienced in childbirth who provides continuous emotional and physical support during labor.
Analgesia and Anesthesia – If needed or desired, intravenous or epidural medications can be administered 24 hours a day by trained personnel. CVMC’s Birthing Center has anesthesiologists and a nurse anesthetist on staff at all times to meet your needs.
