Childbirth may be scary to future mothers. St. Joseph Health has amenities inside its labor and delivery rooms that it hopes will ease patients’ minds as they bring their babies into the world.

St. Joseph's Hospital embracing motherhood. (photo by CNYCentral) TOPICS: Baby boom St. Joseph's Health Nurses Women and Children Services Staffing challenges Pregnancy Motherhood Work family ...

Stakes were raised after Mad River Hospital closed its labor and delivery department that month, leaving St. Joseph Hospital in Eureka as the only birthing center in Humboldt County.

The event raised more than $500,000 for the hospital’s labor and delivery department. From left, Tashia Diaz-Walker, Stacey Crum, Morgan Molinari and Cherie Schonbrun. [ Amy Scherzer ] ...