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Get to Know Your Labor and Delivery Team
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.
BlogWhen Your Labor Needs to be Induced
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.
BlogHow High BMI Can Affect Your Care During Labor and Delivery
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.
BlogSouth Shore Hospital lowers its C-section rate with “Team Birth Project”
One year after being chosen as the pilot site for a one-of-its-kind study, South Shore Hospital, part of South Shore Health, has seen a nearly 4-percent decrease in its first time cesarean section rate while continuing to improve communication, patient experience and outcomes during childbirth.
News & MediaPregnant and Concerned about COVID-19? We’re Here to Help
Expecting families are especially anxious right now. Learn how our maternity team is keeping you safe.
BlogSouth Shore Health System Breaks Ground With First-of-its-Kind National Childbirth Study
South Weymouth, Mass., (October 3, 2018) - In an effort to reduce the growing epidemic of unnecessary cesarean deliveries, South Shore Hospital has teamed-up with Ariadne Labs, a joint center between Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, to implement a new...
News & MediaMeet the Midwives - In Person - April 8
South Shore Hospital presents this open forum for expecting moms and their coaches to meet our certified nurse midwives. These highly trained professionals are available day and night to assist you with your labor and birth. During this forum, our Midwifery Care Team will answer any questions or...
Events & ProgramsCharlie's Angels of South Shore Hospital
One grateful South Shore family thanks the lifesaving team at South Shore Hospital that brought their son, Charlie, safely into the world. See their story.
BlogThe State of Midwifery at South Shore Health
Midwifery care has been an integral part of South Shore Health for more than 30 years. Learn how midwives at South Shore Hospital and beyond are improving women's health on the South Shore.
BlogVisitation Information
South Shore Health’s top priority is the safety of our patients, their loved ones, our colleagues, and community. Our visitor policies keep safety in mind while also embracing the healing and positivity that visitors can provide. Visitor polices for South Shore Health locations, including South...
