Skin to Skin Contact
Overview No matter what type of birth you have, the most important thing after your baby is…
Inducing Labor Naturally
Overview There are a lot of rumors about things you can do or food to eat to…
Inducing Labor
Overview In a perfect world everything works like it is supposed to, your body is ready, your…
Electronic Fetal Monitoring
Overview During your labor and birth, your doctor or midwife will be monitoring your baby’s heart rate…
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….
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…
Using Your BRAIN – 5 Questions You Should Be Asking
Overview This episode we are talking about using your brain. In this case we are talking about…
Delayed Cord Clamping
Overview Your baby’s umbilical cord is their lifeline. The reason for this, is that it is constantly…
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Overview Prostaglandins are used in labor induction and help to ripen your cervix, meaning they cause it…
IV Fluids and Drinking During Labor
Overview It is essential to stay hydrated during your labor and birth, and if you are dehydrated,…
Interventions
Overview An intervention is any procedure performed by a care provider, usually a doctor or midwife, that…
Evening Primrose Oil
Overview Evening primrose oil comes from seeds of a wildflower that grows in the United States. It…
Induction
Overview Rupturing the membranes refers to breaking your water, also known as an amniotomy, which is one…
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