Providence St. Vincent Medical Center

One in five Oregonians begins their life at a Providence facility. Our family-centered approach to childbirth includes personalized care from experts who are dedicated to the health and wellbeing of the entire family.

We want to make this a special experience for you and your family. Your care team works closely with you to meet your needs and keep you informed about the progress of your care.

Caring for yourself and your baby

After you deliver, we teach you how to care for, feed and comfort your newborn. We support you as you learn about your baby's behaviors and sleep and wake cycles. Our registered nurses are experts at helping with breastfeeding and we have internationally board-certified lactation consultants (IBCLCs) who help if needed.

Self-care is equally important. Your body undergoes many changes during pregnancy and birth. We help you learn to care for your postpartum body and know what to expect as you recover. Some things we cover include:

• Recovering from a vaginal or C-section delivery
• Familiarizing you with post-birth warning signs
• Nipple care and breast changes
• Bladder care
• Bowels and hemorrhoids
• Postpartum depression
• Diet and nutrition
• Preparing to go home

We are prepared for all your questions as you get ready to care for yourself and your newborn at home.