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Hospital Routines

What to expect at the hospital. Knowing the hospital routine makes it easier to know how you’ll react when certain things are proposed.

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Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?

December 23, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Making the choice to get an epidural during an induction can be confusing. If you know you're going …

Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Induction, Labor & Birth, Pain Management

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What Happens if You’re Sent Home From the Hospital in Early Labor?

December 22, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

You may be really worried about being sent home from the hospital when you think you're in labor. …

What Happens if You’re Sent Home From the Hospital in Early Labor?Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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Can I Refuse Cervical Checks in Labor? Declining cervix exams in pregnancy.

December 8, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Cervical checks or vaginal exams can be painful and sometimes unnecessary. Today I want to talk …

Can I Refuse Cervical Checks in Labor? Declining cervix exams in pregnancy.Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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Your Guide on What to Wear in Labor & Delivery and Your Hospital Stay

October 21, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Today, we're going to chat about a few things: What to wear during labor and delivery, what not to …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Basket Ideas: Nurse thank you gift ideas

October 17, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Tell your nurse thank you is plenty of gift for them, but if you want to give your labor and …

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Category: Hospital Routines

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Do You Have to Give Birth on Your Back in the Hospital?

September 27, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Being in the hospital can be scary, you can feel like you "have" to do a lot of things because …

Do You Have to Give Birth on Your Back in the Hospital?Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Labor Nurse

August 30, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Google, Tiktok, Pinterest is full of people saying you can "just ask for a new one" if you don't …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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Contractions on The Monitor But You’re Not Feeling Them: What does that mean?

August 22, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

When it comes to labor, there are a few different ways that contractions can be felt. For some …

Contractions on The Monitor But You’re Not Feeling Them: What does that mean?Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

IV Fluids During Labor — Do You Need Them?

July 12, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

It is a standard practice in most US Hospitals to order an intravenous line (mostly referred to as …

IV Fluids During Labor — Do You Need Them?Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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Things You Can Refuse During Labor

June 21, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

You may wonder if there are things you can refuse during labor. You might have preferences about …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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How to Get Admitted to Labor and Delivery

June 21, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Women who are pregnant often have many questions about labor and delivery. One question that comes …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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How is a Foley Catheter Used in Labor?

April 11, 2022 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

A Foley catheter is something that drains the urine out of your bladder into a bag. It can be used …

How is a Foley Catheter Used in Labor?Read More

Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth

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Tips to Saying No to Your Provider

November 19, 2021 //  by Hilary Erickson, BSN RN

Communicating with providers can be hard. A lot of us feel like we need to just do what our doctor …

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Category: Hospital Routines, Labor & Birth, Prenatal Care

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