Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor …
Labor and Birth
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 …
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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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
5 Things NOT to do Before Your Induction
I've talked ALL about what to do before an induction, today I want to talk about 5 things to NOT do …
Pitocin to Induce Labor
Pitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding, and …
Different “Types of Childbirth”
People define different types of childbirth in many ways. Today I wanted to define the basic types …
5 Reasons to NOT Get Induced
Choosing to have an induction is super complicated. Many women find a LOT of reasons to get …
Epidurals During Pregnancy & Labor
Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …