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Labor and Birth
Cytotec vs Pitocin: What’s best for your labor induction?
Cytotec (also known as Misoprostol) and pitocin are different agents that are used for an induction …
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When Can I Get a Labor Epidural?
Many people wonder WHEN in their labor they can be given the epidural. Today we'll discuss that, as …
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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39 Weeks Pregnant with Extreme Fatigue & Tiredness
Are you headed towards you due date and feeling a TON of fatigue as you go about your day. …
How Dilated Are You When You Lose Your Mucus Plug?
Losing you mucus plug sounds as magical as it is... but what does that surprise when you wipe or …
How Long Can You Stay 1 cm Dilated?
Are you pregnant and curious about how long you might stay 1cm dilated? As a soon-to-be mom, it's …
How to Induce Labor at 2 Cm Dilated?
How can you start labor going if you're 2 cm dilated. In this article we will talk about …
When Will the Hospital Admit You For Labor?
When should you go the hospital to have your baby? Most people don't want to go to the …
Increased Baby Movements Before Labor
Do you notice baby moving more and wonder if it's a sign of labor? In general baby's movements …
Light Pink Spotting Discharge at 38 Weeks Pregnant
If you're having some light pink spotting you may wonder what's going on. For much of your early …
Pitocin Induction of Labor: What to expect
Did you know that Pitocin is the most common drug used to induce labor? If you're considering using …
C-Section Scar Pain During Early Pregnancy
Going through a pregnancy can already be filled with enough challenges, so it is only natural to …
Why Do Doctors Push Inductions of Labor?
Later in pregnancy your doctor may start discussing an induction of labor with you. Many people …
Bleeding at 20 Weeks of Pregnancy
Vaginal bleeding at any point during pregnancy can make you really worried. But, the worries change …
When Will My Doctor Induce Labor?
A labor induction for pregnant women is an important choice to make with your healthcare …
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 …
Can I Get an Epidural Before My Induction of Labor?Read More
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. …
What Happens if You’re Sent Home From the Hospital in Early Labor?Read More
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 …
Can I Refuse Cervical Checks in Labor? Declining cervix exams in pregnancy.Read More
How to Avoid Pooping While Giving Birth: The 411 on this dirty secret
This is a real fear for a lot of people (in my study on birth fears 61.2% of respondents were …
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36 Weeks Pregnant and Feeling Pressure “Down Below” — What’s wrong?
Feeling like baby is REALLY moving into your birth canal as you get further into your pregnancy? …
36 Weeks Pregnant and Feeling Pressure “Down Below” — What’s wrong?Read More
Where do You Feel Contractions?
Are you feeling contractions? If so, it's important to know where they feel strongest. Contractions …
36 weeks Pregnant – Cervix is 1 cm dilated: When will labor start?
At your 36 week check-up your doctor might ask you if you want a vaginal exam to check how dilated …
36 weeks Pregnant – Cervix is 1 cm dilated: When will labor start?Read More
How Can You Increase Oxytocin to Induce Labor? The natural ways to induce labor
Are you overdue and anxious to give birth? You may be considering inducing labor yourself. While …
How Can You Increase Oxytocin to Induce Labor? The natural ways to induce laborRead More
Create a Natural Birth Plan From My Free Birth Plan Template!
Creating a birth plan is a good beginning to starting good communication between the patient and …
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34 Weeks Pregnant: What are the symptoms of preterm labor?
At around the 34th week of pregnancy, you might be wondering when labor will start. It's normal to …
34 Weeks Pregnant: What are the symptoms of preterm labor?Read More
Is a Headache an Early Sign of Labor at 38 Weeks: Is something wrong?
Who has headaches in pregnancy {everyone raises their hand}. Is a headache a sign of LABOR? …
Is a Headache an Early Sign of Labor at 38 Weeks: Is something wrong?Read More
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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The Complete Guide to Labor Induction: How they induce labor
A labor induction is meant to start contractions to induce labor. However, a lot of it depends on …
The Complete Guide to Labor Induction: How they induce laborRead More
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 …
Labor and Delivery Nurse Gift Basket Ideas: Nurse thank you gift ideasRead More
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 …
Do You Have to Give Birth on Your Back in the Hospital?Read More
16 C-Section Facts For a Better Birth!
There's a lot of information out there about c-sections - some good, some bad. In this blog post, …
When to Pack Your Hospital Bag: Get prepared with The Pregnancy Nurse
When should you pack that hospital bag? Certainly you don't want it packed at 20 weeks, but when is …
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Do You Lose Weight Before Labor?
One question that often comes up during pregnancy is whether or not you lose weight before labor. …
5 Myths about Induction
Today I want to share five myths about induction. Things everyone thinks is true, but isn't always …
Stomach is Hard In my Third Trimester — is that OK?
If you're pregnant and feeling a hard stomach, you may be wondering if something is wrong. In most …
Stomach is Hard In my Third Trimester — is that OK?Read More
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 …
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 …
10 Common Questions About Inductions
Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor …
How Long Does it Take to Push Out A Baby?: The 3rd stage of labor
The third stage of labor (the pushing stage) can be brutal, because expectations are that it will be …
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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 …
Contractions on The Monitor But You’re Not Feeling Them: What does that mean?Read More
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 …
Stages of Labor Duration: How long does labor last?Read More
37 Weeks Pregnant & Having Period Pains? What it means from a labor nurse
Are you experiencing any period-like pains at 37 weeks pregnant? You're definitely not alone! In …
37 Weeks Pregnant & Having Period Pains? What it means from a labor nurseRead More
Can an Epidural Cause Back Problems?
There is a lot of discussion about whether or not epidurals cause back problems for pregnant women. …
The Benefits of a Midwife
Midwives offer pregnant women a wealth of benefits that traditional obstetricians cannot match. From …
9 Reasons TO Get an Epidural: Valid reasons to get the “happy-dural”
I just wrote a post on reasons to NOT get an epidural, so today I thought I'd share the reasons TO …
9 Reasons TO Get an Epidural: Valid reasons to get the “happy-dural”Read More
Why Not to Get an Epidural: 10 Reasons to consider other pain management in labor
Did you know that only about 60 percent of women in the United States actually receive epidurals for …
Why Not to Get an Epidural: 10 Reasons to consider other pain management in laborRead More
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 …
Cesarean Section Anesthesia
Your choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for …
Epidural vs Spinal: Which is best for you?
What are the differences between an epidural or spinal anesthesia? Today we're going to give into …
Midwife Pro’s and Con’s
Becoming a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be overwhelming. …
37 Weeks Pregnant Lots of Movement and Pressure
Are you 37 weeks pregnant and experiencing a lot of movement and pressure? You're not alone! Most …
Period Pains and Backache On and Off at 36 Weeks of Pregnancy — Is it Labor?
Are you 36 weeks pregnant and experiencing period-like pains and backache? Congratulations - you're …
Period Pains and Backache On and Off at 36 Weeks of Pregnancy — Is it Labor?Read More
Is Midwive’s Brew Safe?
Midwives Brew is a popular tea blend that is often recommended to pregnant women. But is it safe? …
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 …
Who Administers an Epidural
Who puts in your epidural and what types of qualifications do they need to do so? Did you know …
Different “Types of Childbirth”
People define different types of childbirth in many ways. Today I wanted to define the basic types …
