The Evidence on Vaginal Exams Before and During Labor
In the last month of your pregnancy, you will be seeing your doctor or midwife weekly. Vaginal exams take place during your pregnancy in the last few…
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Q&A: Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Question “Hey Vanessa, Thanks so much for your podcasts! I read over your hospital copy of your birth plan and I noticed you bolded no Cytotec. Did you cover that…
Continue reading82: Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and the 24 Hour Rule
Listen Now Episode 82 Content and Overview The technical term for your water breaking before labor starts is premature rupture of membranes (PROM). The amniotic sac and amniotic fluid serve…
Continue readingEpisode 80: Interventions (Rebroadcast)
Listen Now Episode 80 Content and Overview An intervention is any procedure performed by a care provider that impacts your labor or birth. Interventions include IVs, epidurals, electronic fetal monitoring,…
Continue readingQ&A: I’m so scared about giving birth!
Question “Thank you so much for your Podcast… I’m listening while I’m working, and its really helping me be very efficient with my time! I’m 11 weeks pregnant, with my…
Continue reading76: Common Pregnancy, Birth, & Breastfeeding Myths
Listen Now Episode 76 Content and Overview There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Many of these false beliefs are perpetuated by movies and television, repeated by…
Continue readingQ&A: Evening Primrose Oil
Question “I just heard about evening primrose being a thing but none of my research has talked about it. What can you tell me about it and should I take…
Continue readingQ&A: Induction
Question “I’m 40 weeks pregnant and felt a bit upset to hear my midwife encourage me to induce. She explained that anything after 41 weeks should be induced since it…
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