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.

Labor induction can also cause some stress and confusion, particularly if it’s your first pregnancy or first time being induced. To help address some of that confusion, our Labor Team wanted to answer some common questions about the labor induction process.

Induction is an attempt to imitate natural labor and birth by causing contractions of the uterus. South Shore Health's experts answer your questions about the induction process.

Expecting families are especially anxious right now. Learn how our maternity team is keeping you safe.

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.

As Weymouth resident Esther Nganga sat holding her beautiful 11-week old son, Jabari, she laughed recalling her initial skepticism of having a midwife birthing experience. “Growing up in Kenya, I always heard tales of midwives—tales of women laboring and giving birth without the option for pain intervention,” Esther said.

The Women's Center of South Shore Medical Center offers 10 steps to take during the second half of pregnancy to ensure the best possible childbirth experience.

There are many myths about midwives based on centuries-old images or simple misunderstandings. Learn the truth about some of these common midwifery myths.

Many mothers assume if they’ve had a Cesarean delivery for their first or second baby, then a C-section is mandatory for their next child. But this isn’t always the case.

South Shore Health was awarded the Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS) contract for the Town of Weymouth.