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How Many Weeks is Halfway Through Pregnancy
As any mom knows, pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life. But how do you know when you’re …
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 …
How to Prepare for Childbirth
Are you a mom-to-be? Congratulations! Are you starting to feel a little bit anxious about childbirth and having a new …
Can Jumping Jacks Induce Labor?
A lot of moms-to-be are looking for ways to induce labor, and some believe that jumping jacks may help. In …
Can Pregnant Women Eat Salami?: Your guide to pregnancy deli meats.
Moms-to-be often have a lot of questions about what they can and can’t eat during their pregnancies. While there are …
Inducing Labor with Pitocin: What to expect from an expert
Did you know that Pitocin is the most common drug used to induce labor? If you’re considering using Pitocin to …
Upper Inner Thigh Pain During Pregnancy
With changes in your pelvis and core you might find upper inner thigh pain during your pregnancy. Why does that …
The Best Affordable Birth Classes
Taking a birth class can some like it will cost a LOT of money. But, you can find options with …
Who Administers an Epidural
Who puts in your epidural and what types of qualifications do they need to do so? Did you know there …
When Do Cervical Checks Start in Pregnancy
While most pregnant patients do get a pap smear at their first appointment. Many women dread the cervical check. Today …
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 …
Kidney Stone vs Childbirth Pain — Which is Worse?
Is kidney stone pain worse than childbirth? Today we’ll answer the questions with an experienced kidney stone creator as well …
Wrist Pain in Pregnancy
Painful forearms and wrists are a very normal symptom during pregnancy. Most often the pain will go away after delivery, …
Pitocin to Induce Labor
Pitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding and more. Your body has …
Different “Types of Childbirth”
People define different types of childbirth in many ways. Today I wanted to define the basic types that most people …
100+ Fascinating Pregnancy & Labor Statistics: Be Informed What Is Normal
These are some fascinating facts about pregnancy & birth that every pregnant family should know. Everything from fears, to tearing, …
Alternatives to Hospital Birth Classes
Hospital birth classes used to be the standard for expecting parents, but now there are alternatives to that form of …
Create your Natural Birth Plan Template: Top 10 things for natural birth wishes
Creating a birth plan is a good beginning to starting good communication between the patient and care providers. It is …
When Can an Epidural Be Given?
Many people wonder WHEN in their labor they can be given the epidural. Today we’ll discuss that, as well 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 baby coming …
What Pregnant Women Fear During Birth – Original Research
I recently ran a survey to my newsletter and social media followers about what they were nervous about for birth. …
Can a Warm Bath Help Induce Labor
Will a warm bath help get contractions going? Let an experienced labor nurse help you know how a warm bath …
How Long Does an Induction of Labor Take? ~ From a labor pro!
Induction of labor is definitely a process. How long will it take? What should you expect? Pregnant women often wonder …
When Should I Start Wearing Compressions Stockings During Pregnancy?
Compression socks can be helpful during pregnancy. When should you start wearing them and what do they even do? Hi, …
4 Best Prenatal & Birthing Classes for Expecting Parents
New moms may be looking for a great option to get prepared for their upcoming birth. The birth of your …
What Does it Mean When One Pregnancy Test is Positive and the Other is Negative?
It is not unusual to have one pregnancy test show up positive and another one show negative. But, what do …
3 Tips to Better Communication with Your Provider
Communicating with your provider is SUCH an important skill in pregnancy (and the rest of your life). Today I’m going …
What To Do About A Selfish Husband During Pregnancy?
Husbands can seen awfully selfish during pregnancy. It’s not enough that you are creating the next human in your family, …
When Will a Doctor Induce Labor? What to expect as you get closer to your due date.
A labor induction for pregnant women is an important choice to make with your healthcare provider. Starting labor contractions with …
Can I Eat Hot Cheetos While Pregnant?
There are a lot of things you may consider giving up during pregnancy due to the risks involved. Are Cheetos …
Purchase a Prenatal Class or Birth Class Gift Certificate
If you want to give a birth class as a gift, maybe to a daughter or a friend at a …
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. …
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 …
Can I Refuse Cervical Checks in Labor / Late Pregnancy
Cervical checks or vaginal exams can be painful and sometimes unnecessary. Today I want to talk about if you can …
Can Prenatal Massage Induce Labor?
Pregnant women may be considering massage therapy for several reasons, especially as they get close to their due date. Can …
Are Pregnant Women Immunocompromised?
Your immune system gets complicated when you are pregnant. Similar to an organ transplant patient your body is trying to …
Can You Eat Beef Jerky While Pregnant? The risks and benefits of dried meat.
Is it safe to eat beef jerky or other jerky types during pregnancy? Its flavorful, high protein bite might be …
5 Reasons to NOT Get Induced
Choosing to have an induction is super complicated. Many women find a LOT of reasons to get induced, but there …
Induction at 37 Weeks: The Why’s and How’s
Having a labor induction before or at 37 weeks is something each pregnant woman and her partner should consider carefully. …
A Guide to Prenatal Classes And What You Can Expect
Prenatal classes can be an important step in your parenting journey. Today we’re going to talk about what a prenatal …
5 Mistakes People Make Preparing to go to the Hospital to Have Their Baby
Parents come to the hospital with a lot of expectations and worries. What are some mistakes that parents make in …
The Complete Guide to Labor Induction and How it Can Help You in Your Baby’s Delivery
What is an induction of labor, what can it do for you and how does a labor induction work? Today …
Best Online Childbirth Classes
Expectant parents may be looking to take an online course to know how prepare for their labor experience. What should …
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 …
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 induction
Your 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 Nurse
Google, 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 Induction
There 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 Important
Prenatal 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 Delivery
There 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 Labor
When 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) Induction
There 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 birth
If 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 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 Delivery
How 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 & Breastfeeding
Can or should you get the Covid vaccine during pregnancy? It is going to be a hard choice for pregnant …
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 Anesthesia
Your 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 Labor
What is latent labor, how long does it last and is there anything you can do to speed it up? …
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 …
Epidurals During Pregnancy & Labor
Getting an epidural during labor is a very common form of pain mangement in the US. Today I want to …
10 Common Questions About Inductions
Having an induction can bring up a lot of questions. At least I hope it does. Inducing labor brings more …
5 Myths about Induction
Today I want to share five myths about induction. Things everyone thinks is true, but isn’t always (or ever). How …

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