Labor and Delivery

Cook County offers programs to support you during pregnancy, birth, postpartum and your baby’s early months.

Additional resources:

• 妈妈和宝宝护理手册 – 英文版
• Cuidado Médico para la Mamá y el Bebé – 西班牙语
• Learn more about Women’s Health at Cook County Health.

临近预产期时，出现宫缩或假分娩是正常的。

许多准妈妈都会有宫缩，但这种感觉往往会在短时间内减弱或消失。要确定您是否要分娩，以下是一些迹象：

• 你的“羊水破了”，即从阴道喷出或流出一股透明液体
• 规律宫缩
• 宫缩间隔时间增加
• 阴道流出粉红色或带血丝的分泌物

当您出现早期分娩迹象时，请通知您的产科医生。根据您的宫缩情况，他们会告诉您何时去医院。有些产科医生希望您立即去医院，而有些产科医生希望您的宫颈扩张到一定程度。

Every woman’s labor and delivery experience is unique. Whether you are in labor for many hours or just a few, our team is committed to providing personalized support, answering your questions, and guiding you through the delivery process.

At John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, private labor and delivery suites are designed for comfort and include guest beds, flat-screen TVs and reclining chairs. Lactation consultants are available to support families with feeding questions.

阴道分娩

分娩时，宫颈需要扩张至 10 厘米才能开始用力。宫颈扩张所需的时间因人而异；但平均而言，宫颈扩张 1 厘米大约需要一个小时。

此时，您的疼痛可能会开始加剧。请咨询您的医疗团队，了解麻醉选择，例如硬膜外麻醉或其他止痛药。

一旦宫缩间隔 60 到 90 秒，医生可能会要求您开始用力。分娩可能需要几分钟或几个小时。宝宝的头部会先出来，然后是身体的其他部分。您的医疗团队将检查气道并剪断脐带。分娩后，您需要分娩胎盘。

剖腹产

另一种分娩方式是剖腹产，也称为剖腹产，这是一种通过腹部分娩的手术选择。剖腹产分娩通常在分娩时决定。然而，许多女性会提前计划剖腹产，因为如果她们之前做过剖腹产或在怀孕期间出现并发症，剖腹产比阴道分娩更安全。

如果您出现以下情况，可能会建议您剖腹产：

• 活动性生殖器疱疹
• 婴儿处于危险之中
• 宝宝处于异常位置
• 多胎妊娠
• 产道阻塞
• 胎盘问题
• 严重的健康问题
• 分娩停滞

Before your delivery, pack a hospital bag with a nightgown, robe or sweater, slippers, a change of clothes, personal items, eyeglasses, a maternity bra, nursing pads, your phone and charger, insurance information and your birth plan. During your stay, the hospital provides basic toiletries, towels, socks, diapers and a set of baby clothing.

Postpartum care

Comprehensive follow-up care to ensure a smooth transition to motherhood, focusing on the mother’s physical recovery and emotional well-being. Before you leave the hospital, your care team can help arrange your postpartum appointment and your baby’s first doctor visit. You can also receive breastfeeding and breast pump education, guidance on car seat safety and information about optional newborn photos.

Newborn care

Pediatric care for your baby is available through Cook County Health. Learn more.

Well-women care

我们的妇产科医生根据女性在人生不同阶段不断变化的健康需求提供个性化的护理。 Learn more.