Can you be induced for a VBAC and avoid a repeat C-section? Discuss these research-backed VBAC induction methods with your care provider.
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What is Pitocin? A synthetic form of oxytocin, produced by the body, Pitocin has many uses in labor and postpartum.
How I prevented tearing and birth injury with 3 babies over 9lbs. After suffering birth trauma with my first 2 children I used these tips to prevent tearing.
What's a Doula? Doula vs. Midwife! Whether you have a water birth or a hospital birth, learn more about your care providers here!
Advanced Maternal Age, or Pregnancy at Age 35 or Older People who are pregnant at age 35 or older are often referred to as “advanced maternal age.” They may be told that they should have a labor induction or C-section at 39 weeks, solely because of their age, but is this evidence-based?
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Curious about midwifery care? Let's learn exactly what is a midwife and the pros and cons of midwife vs. obgyn for your pregnancy.
By Rebecca L. Dekker, PhD, RN, APRNToday's post on the Evidence for Induction for Low Amniotic Fluid in a Healthy Pregnancy is a guest post by blogger Rebecca Dekker, owner of the fairly new blog in the birth world, Evidence Based Birth that has been very well received and enjoyed b
Do you know what to include on your birth preferences?
As a nurse, doula and Lamaze educator I've been on both sides of the stirrups. Click to read 7 common reasons people think they don't need a doula and 7 reasons why they do. Don't give birth without a doula! #childbirth #pregnancy #doula #nurse #lamaze #childbirtheducation
A: The goal when selecting the proper gauge of an peripheral IV catheter is to ensure that the best device meets the patient's needs. This means taking into consideration many factors such as: Prescribed therapy/type of solution Duration of treatment Peripheral vein availability/vein integrity Diagnosis /Age Known complications of the device The Infusion Nurses Society standards of practice…
A blog post about 5 things first-time moms wish they'd known before giving birth by a nurse, doula and Lamaze educator.
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Full term is until 42 weeks of pregnancy, and there are risks if a baby is born too early. Here are 40 reasons to give your baby 40+ weeks of pregnancy.
Learn about the best labor and birthing positions to get baby in the right position for birth and help you stay as comfortable as possible through delivery.
Tips for an Induced Labor✅ FREE Mini Birth Class - https://bit.ly/3Fp4IPMHaving an induced birth may or may not have been part of your plan, but either way, ...
The method may save 2.4 million hours of labor each year.
Labor induction: When and why do you need it? What are the common medical techniques to induce labor? What are the risks? Click Here>
