There's a wide variety of people who will help you safely welcome your baby into the world. A midwife explains the key players and their role in your labor and delivery team.

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Early labor can be tough. At South Shore Hospital, we have a great resource for moms in early labor, but aren't quite ready to deliver: Our Early Labor Lounge.

October 28 is National Drug Take-Back Day. Find out how proper medication disposal keeps your family safe and locations to drop your prescription drugs.

Paul Hughes brings a lifetime of experience in the field of Emergency Medical Services to South Shore EMS and the new 911 emergency response for the Town of Weymouth. Learn what Paul is most looking forward to in his new role.

Is packing a lunch becoming a hassle? South Shore Health's nutrition experts have a solution that will make parents and kids happy.

First of all: Don't panic if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, says Todd Ellerin, MD, Director of Infectious Disease.

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has begun across the globe, and there’s hope that we may finally be able to get the virus under control in the coming months. However, the release of vaccines has become another source of stress for women who are pregnant, thinking about getting pregnant, or are breastfeeding, as they wonder: “Should I get the vaccine?”

Our goal as anesthesiologists is to both alleviate pain and to keep the patient and baby safe. We need to anticipate any complications that could jeopardize the safety of the patient and baby on the day of delivery. We also want patients to be aware of these potential challenges in advance so they are not caught by surprise if something changes during delivery.