Birth Interventions

Skin to Skin Contact

Overview No matter what type of birth you have, the most important thing after your baby is…

Birth Interventions

Inducing Labor Naturally

Overview There are a lot of rumors about things you can do or food to eat to…

Birth Interventions

Inducing Labor

Overview In a perfect world everything works like it is supposed to, your body is ready, your…

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Electronic Fetal Monitoring

Overview During your labor and birth, your doctor or midwife will be monitoring your baby’s heart rate…

Birth Interventions

The Evidence on Vaginal Exams Before and During Labor

Overview In the last month of your pregnancy, you will be seeing your doctor or midwife weekly….

Birth Interventions

Timing of Skin-to-Skin Contact & Delayed Cord Clamping

Overview Picture the moment your baby is born. The umbilical cord is still connected on one end…

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Delayed Cord Clamping

Overview Your baby’s umbilical cord is their lifeline. The reason for this, is that it is constantly…

Birth Interventions

Misoprostol (Cytotec)

Overview Prostaglandins are used in labor induction and help to ripen your cervix, meaning they cause it…

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IV Fluids and Drinking During Labor

Overview It is essential to stay hydrated during your labor and birth, and if you are dehydrated,…

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Interventions

Overview An intervention is any procedure performed by a care provider, usually a doctor or midwife, that…

Birth Interventions

Evening Primrose Oil

Overview Evening primrose oil comes from seeds of a wildflower that grows in the United States.  It…

Birth Interventions

Induction

Overview Rupturing the membranes refers to breaking your water, also known as an amniotomy, which is one…