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Labor
Third Phase of Labor: How Long Does it Take to Push Out A Baby?
The third stage of labor can be brutal, because expectations are that it will be easy. But, how …
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How Bad Does the Epidural Hurt? What to expect during placement.
Women who plan on vaginal birth may wonder how painful the placement and infusion of epidural …
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Best Time to Get Epidural During Labor
When is the best time to request epidural anesthesia? Will getting it earlier or later prolong …
Best FREE Childbirth Classes (online preparation for new parents)
You’re interested in a great birth experience, but the budget is tight. How can you find a free …
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Cytotec (Misoprostil) Induction
There are a few medication options in the United States when you are planning an induction. Cytotec …
What to Do the Day Before a Labor Induction
There is a lot to get done as you head to your due date or before an induction. Some of it is …
IV Fluids During Labor — Do You Need Them?
It is a standard practice in most US Hospitals to order an IV for a laboring woman. However, is …
When is it Too Late to Get an Epidural: Can I Get An Epidural at 7 Centimeters?
Requesting an epidural is an important choice -- and choosing it too early or too late can have …
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Can Labor Start While Sleeping?
Can labor start while you're sleeping? Can you sleep through early labor? How can you sleep …
When to Take Childbirth Class?
Taking a childbirth class is an important step in your parenting journey. For many couples, this is …
Pitocin to Induce Labor
Pitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding and …
Stages of Labor Duration: How long does labor last?
How long will your labor last? Labor has four phases (or stages) of labor that you body will move …
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Cesarean Section Anesthesia
Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …
Latent Labor: Early Labor to Active Labor
What is latent labor, how long does it last and is there anything you can do to speed it up? How …
What to Do When Your Epidural Doesn’t Work
Epidurals sometimes don't work. That's right, you pay all that money, and sit up for the placement …
Does Labor Still Hurt With an Epidural?
How much pain should you expect during labor when you have an epidural? Should you expect to be …
Can You Feel the Baby Coming Out With the Epidural?
The baby coming out is normally the most painful part of the birthing process. Will you feel the …
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Epidurals During Pregnancy & Labor
Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …
10 Common Questions About Inductions
Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor …
5 Myths about Induction
Today I want to share five myths about induction. Things everyone thinks is true, but isn't always …
Induced Labor — How Long Does it Take?
Induction of labor is definitely a process. How long will it take, what should you expect? How …
Induction at 37 Weeks: The Why’s and How’s
Getting induced before or at 37 weeks is something each pregnant mamma and her partner should …