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Pitocin to Induce Labor

February 19, 2021 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Pitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding and …

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Category: Induction, Labor

Stages of Labor Duration: How long does labor last?

February 4, 2021 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

How long will your labor last? Labor has four phases (or stages) of labor that you body will move …

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Category: Labor, Phases of Labor

Can I Get An Epidural at 7 Centimeters? When is too late?

January 22, 2021 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Requesting an epidural is an important choice -- and choosing it too early or too late can have …

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Category: Pain Management

IV Fluids During Labor — Do You Need Them?

January 8, 2021 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

It is a standard practice in most US Hospitals to order an IV for laboring women. However, is this …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor

Cesarean Section Anesthesia

December 2, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …

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Category: Cesarean Section Delivery, Pain Management

Latent Labor: Early Labor to Active Labor

November 11, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

What is latent labor, how long does it last and is there anything you can do to speed it up? How …

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Category: Labor, Phases of Labor

Third Phase of Labor: How Long Does it Take to Push Out A Baby?

October 28, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

The third stage of labor can be brutal, because expectations are that it will be easy. But, how …

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Category: Labor, Phases of Labor

What to Do When Your Epidural Doesn’t Work

October 14, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Epidurals sometimes don't work. That's right, you pay all that money, and sit up for the placement …

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Category: Labor, Pain Management

Best Time to Get Epidural During Labor

September 30, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

When is the best time to request your epidural? Will getting it earlier or later prolong labor or …

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Category: Labor, Pain Management

Does Labor Still Hurt With an Epidural?

September 17, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

How much pain should you expect during labor when you have an epidural? Should you expect to be …

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Category: Labor, Pain Management

Can You Feel the Baby Coming Out With the Epidural?

September 10, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

The baby coming out is normally the most painful part of the birthing process. Will you feel the …

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Category: Labor, Pain Management

Epidurals During Pregnancy & Labor

September 2, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …

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Category: Labor, Pain Management

10 Common Questions About Inductions

August 27, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor …

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Category: Induction, Labor

5 Myths about Induction

August 19, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Today I want to share five myths about induction. Things everyone thinks is true, but isn't always …

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Category: Induction, Labor

What to Do the Day Before a Labor Induction

August 11, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

There is a lot to get done before an induction. Some of it is education, but there is also …

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Category: Induction, Labor

Cytotec (Misoprostil) Induction

August 5, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

There are a few medication options in the United States when you are planning an induction. Cytotec …

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Category: Induction, Labor

Induced Labor — How Long Does it Take?

July 29, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Induction of labor is definitely a process. How long will it take, what should you expect? How …

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Category: Induction, Labor

Induction at 37 Weeks: The Why’s and How’s

July 23, 2020 //  by Hilary Erickson, RN

Getting induced before or at 37 weeks is something each pregnant mamma and her partner should …

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Category: Induction, Labor

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