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- Do You Have to Give Birth on Your Back in the Hospital?
Being in the hospital can be scary, you feel like you “have” to do a lot of things because that … - 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 consequences. When … - How Long Does Cervidil Take to Induce Labor? What to expect at a Dinoprostone inductionYour labor induction could happen with Cervidil. It’s a vaginal insert that includes hormones to start your induction of labor. …
- What to Do If You Don’t Like Your Labor NurseGoogle, Tiktok, Pinterest is full of people saying you can “just ask for a new one” if you don’t like …
- What to Do the Day Before a Labor InductionThere is a lot to get done as you head to your due date or before an induction. Some of …
- Can Coughing Induce Labor?Pregnant women have a lot of concerns about their pregnancy. Coughing can really FEEL like you’re going to induce, labor. …
- 6 Things Your Provider Does at Prenatal Appointments that Are ImportantPrenatal check-ups can seem really useless. You’re likely hot, tired and you REALLY don’t want to go wait at the …
- Can You Take Sudafed While Pregnant – When to talk to your provider.Can something as simple as over the counter medication affect your unborn child? Pseudoephedrine (brand name Sudafed) can have adverse …
- 5 Mistakes Families Make Preparing for DeliveryThere is a lot to keep in your head as you head into your delivery, but lots of families make …
- 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 long does …
- 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 anesthesia is. How much …
- Best Time to Get Epidural During LaborWhen is the best time to request epidural anesthesia? Will getting it earlier or later prolong labor or cause other …
- 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 childbirth class …
- Cytotec (Misoprostil) InductionThere are a few medication options in the United States when you are planning an induction. Cytotec is one of …
- 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 this …
- Best Pregnancy Podcasts: Top listens for moms before birthIf you’re pregnant and looking for a podcast that fills your best options for labor and delivery, I have the …
- Foot & Heel Pain During Pregnancy: Keep your feet healthy!Heel pain in pregnancy can be a really hard condition. As women gain weight, feet changes and changes in the …
- Can Labor Start While Sleeping?Can labor start while you’re sleeping? Can you sleep through early labor? How can you sleep through some of labor. …
- Can Pregnancy Cause Headaches?In a word, yes. Hormone changes, dehydration as well as blood pressure issues make headaches in pregnancy a frequent occurrence. …
- Taking Care of Your Bottom & Perineum After DeliveryHow will you take care of your bottom and perineum (the area between your urethra and your rectum)? After you …
- When to Take Childbirth Class?Taking a childbirth class is an important step in your parenting journey. For many couples, this is the first time …
- Covid Vaccines in Pregnancy & BreastfeedingCan or should you get the Covid vaccine during pregnancy? It is going to be a hard choice for pregnant …
- Pitocin to Induce LaborPitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding and more. Your body has …
- 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 through. …
- Cesarean Section AnesthesiaYour choice of cesarean section anesthsia is not too broad. There are mainly two humane choices for a cesarean section. …
- Latent Labor: Early Labor to Active LaborWhat is latent labor, how long does it last and is there anything you can do to speed it up? …
- 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 — and it … - 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 pain-free? Before … - 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 baby coming …
- Epidurals During Pregnancy & LaborGetting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …
- 10 Common Questions About InductionsHaving an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor brings more …
- 5 Myths about InductionToday I want to share five myths about induction. Things everyone thinks is true, but isn’t always (or ever). How …
- Induced Labor — How Long Does it Take?Induction of labor is definitely a process. How long will it take, what should you expect? How long will it …
- Induction at 37 Weeks: The Why’s and How’sGetting induced before or at 37 weeks is something each pregnant mamma and her partner should consider carefully. This article …
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Pulling Curls is Hilary’s original site and has tons of great pregnancy posts as well!