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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.
Debunking Induction Myths with My Own Induction Story
Hilary, circa 2009. I'm feeling huge, I'm pregnant with my third baby, after a bout of infertility …
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3 Ways To Get Baby to Flip Head Down
Is your baby breech and you'd like them to NOT BE? You're in the right place. Today I'm going to …
Should You Get the Labor Epidural Before They Break Your Water?
You're in labor, and you hear your provider is coming to break your water. Is it better to get …
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How to Time Going to the Hospital in Labor
A lot of people want some clear-cut guidelines about when they should go to the hospital when …
IV During Labor – Do you NEED IV fluids in labor and delivery?
It is a standard practice in most US Hospitals to order an intravenous line (mostly referred to as …
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Do You Wear a Bra During Labor?
Most people aren't sure if they should wear a bra during labor. While no choice has to be final, as …
Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?
Making the choice to get an epidural during an induction can be confusing. If you know you're going …
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What Happens if You’re Sent Home From the Hospital in Early Labor?
You may be really worried about being sent home from the hospital when you think you're in labor. …
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Can I Refuse Cervical Checks in Labor? Declining cervix exams in pregnancy.
Cervical checks or vaginal exams can be painful and sometimes unnecessary. Today I want to talk …
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Your Guide on What to Wear in Labor & Delivery and Your Hospital Stay
Today, we're going to chat about a few things: What to wear during labor and delivery, what not to …
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Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Basket Ideas: Nurse thank you gift ideas
Tell your nurse thank you is plenty of gift for them, but if you want to give your labor and …
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Do You Have to Give Birth on Your Back in the Hospital?
Being in the hospital can be scary, you can feel like you "have" to do a lot of things because …
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What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Labor Nurse
Google, Tiktok, Pinterest is full of people saying you can "just ask for a new one" if you don't …
Contractions on The Monitor But You’re Not Feeling Them: What does that mean?
When it comes to labor, there are a few different ways that contractions can be felt. For some …
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Things You Can Refuse During Labor
You may wonder if there are things you can refuse during labor. You might have preferences about …
How to Get Admitted to Labor and Delivery
Women who are pregnant often have many questions about labor and delivery. One question that comes …
How is a Foley Catheter Used in Labor?
A Foley catheter is something that drains the urine out of your bladder into a bag. It can be used …
Tips to Saying No to Your Provider
Communicating with providers can be hard. A lot of us feel like we need to just do what our doctor …
