Each baby is unique, however, full of surprises and potential. A couple needs to be prepared to have a child of either sex. There is no sure way to choose a baby's sex. The sex can sometimes be found out by an ultrasound, but only long after the pregnancy has started. Most babies are born in hospitals, with the help of doctors and nurses, as well as special equipment and supplies.
Some women choose to have a midwife to help with pregnancy and delivery.
There are anesthetics and medications for safety and stopping pain. If there's a medical problem, women can have a cesarean delivery, when the baby is surgically delivered through the abdomen. There is blood for transfusion if this is necessary, for the woman or the baby. Hospitals have monitors to find possible problems before they become serious. Delivery rooms, recovery rooms, nurseries and wards are all designed to make this time as safe and comfortable as possible for the mother and new baby.