Labor and Delivery Care

Labor and delivery care includes the support, monitoring and medical services you receive when you are expecting and giving birth. Understanding what to expect and having a trusted team can make birth safer and more comfortable. Tanner's labor and delivery care helps families in west Georgia and east Alabama navigate pregnancy through birth with expert support, personalized planning and access to advanced neonatal care when needed.

What is labor and delivery care?

Labor and delivery care includes monitoring your health and your baby's health, helping manage pain and guiding you through labor, delivery and early recovery. It also includes education before birth and support after delivery.

Do I need labor and delivery care?

Most women need labor and delivery care when pregnant. You may seek care if you have:

A confirmed pregnancy
Risk factors such as high blood pressure or diabetes
Previous pregnancy complications
Concerns about fetal growth or movement
Pain or bleeding during pregnancy
Anxiety about childbirth

All pregnant women benefit from planned care with a trusted provider.

What are my labor and delivery care options?

Prenatal education and support

Childbirth education classes
Breastfeeding preparation
Nutrition and exercise guidance
Mental health support

Monitoring and testing

Routine prenatal checkups
Ultrasound and fetal monitoring
Screening for gestational diabetes and anemia
Blood pressure and maternal health monitoring

Labor support

Continuous nursing support
Pain management options including epidural
Labor progress assessment
Positioning and comfort measures

Delivery options

Vaginal delivery
Assisted delivery when appropriate
Cesarean birth when medically indicated
Delayed cord clamping and skin-to-skin contact

Newborn and NICU care

Immediate newborn care after delivery
Newborn assessments and stabilization
Access to the Sally and John Francis Tanner Level III NICU in Carrollton for premature or medically complex newborns
Coordinated neonatal care without the need for transfer in many cases

Postpartum care

Recovery monitoring
Breastfeeding support and lactation consultation
Newborn care education

Why choose us

At Tanner's Women's Care, we provide labor and delivery services close to home for families in west Georgia and east Alabama. We offer:

Local access in Carrollton and Villa Rica
Trusted OB/GYNs and women's health specialists
Prenatal education and postpartum care
Personalized birth planning and pain management options
Access to advanced Level III maternal care and NICU services in Carrollton
Whole-person care, including emotional support and newborn education

Labor and Delivery Care Frequently Asked Questions

What should I bring to the hospital?

Bring your ID, insurance card, birth plan, comfortable clothing, snacks, phone and chargers.

When should I go to the hospital

Go when contractions are regular and strong, your water breaks or you have bleeding or decreased fetal movement.

Can I choose pain relief options during labor

Yes. You can discuss epidural anesthesia and other options with your provider.

Is it normal to have different labor lengths

Yes. Every labor is different.

Can I have skin-to-skin contact after birth

Yes. Skin-to-skin contact is encouraged when safe.

What if my baby needs extra care after delivery

If your baby needs additional support, specialized neonatal care is available through our Level III NICU in Carrollton, providing advanced care close to home.