they will check you in. bring you to a room hook you up to things to watch the baby and you to make sure no one in stress. if your getting induced they will give it through the IV. they will be checking in every hr or so to see how far you are. then when your fully open they have you push. if your having a c-section they have you sign things and get ready for it. you would be awake during the c-section but half numb