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Evidence-based articles from an expert who explores difficult topics and makes them simple to understand.

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Lies I Used to Believe about Labor & Birth

You know, I wasn’t always a labor nurse, and I definitely wasn’t a labor nurse who read all the studies…

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How to Know If You’re Really Ready for Labor

You’ve got some onsies and you’ve watched some tiktoks and read some articles — but how do you REALLY know…

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Common Choices During Labor

I often hear doulas saying that a doula helps you know your choices during labor — but gosh, I know…

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How to Push During Labor (What No One Explains)

A lot of birth education just stops once your cervix is fully dilated (also called “complete” or 10 cm) –…

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Charlie Horses in Pregnancy: What you can do to prevent them?

Charlie horses are the nickname for leg cramps. While they can happen at ANY point in your life, they especially…

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Pregnancy, Tylenol® & Autism: What Expecting Moms Need to Know

Sorting Fact from Frenzy: If you’re pregnant and confused by recent headlines about Tylenol® (acetaminophen) and its possible connections to…

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Why People Get An Epidural Even When They’re Not Planning On It

If most people come in labor and delivery hoping not to get an epidural, why is it that so many…

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How to Feel Confident Making Choices During Labor

Are you worried about making all the choices that will confront you during labor? Honestly, I can’t blame you. The…

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What To Do If Labor Isn’t Progressing?

You may get to a point where labor stops progressing. This can feel really disheartening as you think things are…

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Secret Keys to Labor that No One Talks About

There are a few keys to a great labor that no one really talks about (or talks about them right).…

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Normal Daily Fetal Movement – Kick Counts

If you’re doing kick counts, or just feeling your baby move — what is the normal daily fetal movement count. …

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Signs You’re Ready to Be Induced

There are a lot REASONS to be induced << and that post goes into it more — but today I…

What You Need to Know About Wired vs Wireless Monitors in Labor

There is a lot of talk about wireless monitors for labor. Today I want to talk about the differences, how…

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The Three Biggest Mistakes Labor Patients Make—And How to Prevent Them

Bringing new life into the world is an experience that can be filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes, anxiety. While…

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Labor Anxiety? These 3 Things Help You Feel in Control

Feeling nervous about your upcoming birth? It can feel like you don’t have a lot of control in this situation,…

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What to Do If You are in Pain During Pregnancy

Honestly, pain is a part of pregnancy. I just don’t know how we could grow another entire human inside our…

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Prodromal Labor: What is it and how to avoid it?

What is prodromal labor, how do you avoid it and what to expect in early labor at home. I think…

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How To Build Confidence For Your Birth Experience

Are you wishing that you felt more confident going into your upcoming hospital birth? Today I’m going to share 4…

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