I think I'm in labor. Where do I go?
Reasons you need to come in
Here are some reasons you need to come to the hospital:
- Normal labor
- Water breaking or leaking from the vagina
- Baby moving less than normal
- C-section
- Induce labor
Here are some reasons to come in an emergency:
- The baby’s head is coming, you need to push now!
- Heavy vaginal bleeding that soaks pads
- Worst headache ever
- Seizure
- Fever
- Cough
- Trouble breathing
- Throwing up that won’t stop
- Loose stools that won’t stop
Call us before you come
- Call the nurse at 612-873-4104
- The nurse will ask how you are feeling.
- The nurse will direct you to the Red Building, 900 South 8th Street, Emergency Room
- Tell the staff person at the door that you need to go to the Birth Center