Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Overview Prostaglandins are used in labor induction and help to ripen your cervix, meaning they cause it…
Carrying High or Low
Overview Your uterus expands throughout your pregnancy. In the beginning, it is hidden behind your pelvic bone,…
Prenatal Massage
Overview During pregnancy, your body goes through so many changes. Things are being stretched, you are carrying…
Pregnancy Dreams
Overview We all dream when we sleep. Sometimes people claim that they do not have dreams, and…
Negative Blood Types and the RhoGAM Shot
Overview Your blood type is determined by your genes, and until you need a blood transfusion, your…
IV Fluids and Drinking During Labor
Overview It is essential to stay hydrated during your labor and birth, and if you are dehydrated,…
Siblings at the Birth of a New Baby
Overview Deciding whether to have your child or children attend the birth of a sibling is a…
One Page Birth Plan
Overview Writing your birth plan is an integral part of preparing for the birth experience you want…
Marijuana and Male Fertility
Overview Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the United States. I suspect we will…
Collagen
Overview Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and makes up about a third of…
Postpartum Hair Loss
Overview You may enjoy thicker and fuller hair during your pregnancy. But what happens to your hair…
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding with Large Breasts
Overview Most women will see their breasts increase in size beginning in the first trimester of pregnancy….
Breast Size and Milk Production
Overview Most women experience an increase in their breast size early on in their pregnancy. Everyone is…
Drinking Tea During Pregnancy
Overview Tea first originated in China and has been around for thousands of years. Traditional teas, like…
PUPPS
Overview PUPPS is the most common skin condition in pregnancy and stands for pruritic urticarial papules and…
Pacifiers
Overview Your baby starts building their strong sucking reflex in the womb. This is needed for breastfeeding…
When Birth Does Not Go as Planned
Overview You spend nine months dreaming about the day you get to meet your baby. You meticulously…
Exercising Before a Glucose Test
Overview Glucose is used throughout your body for energy. For your body to use glucose, It needs…
Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM) and the 24 Hour Rule
Overview The technical term for your water breaking before labor starts is premature rupture of membranes (PROM)….
Doula
Overview A doula is a trained professional in childbirth and provides emotional, physical, and educational support to…
I’m so scared about giving birth!
Overview It is very common for first-time expecting moms to be scared of giving birth. This is…
Gestational Diabetes Testing (Glucose Challenge Screening & Glucose Tolerance Test)
Overview The glucose challenge screening has become a standard part of prenatal care in the third trimester….
Retained Placenta
Overview The birth of your baby starts the third stage of labor, during which you birth your…
Common Pregnancy, Birth, & Breastfeeding Myths
Overview There are a lot of myths surrounding pregnancy, birth, and breastfeeding. Many of these false beliefs…