Today we’re going to talk about what your labor nurse knows — that you don’t know. Why you should trust her and, most importantly, ask her questions. 5 things your labor nurse knows Loads of schooling
Does labor still hurt with an epidural?
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Most women’s #1 fear of labor is the pain they will be in. One of the most often asked questions is does labor still hurt with epidural? — Will the epidural take away ALL the labor pain? Let’s find out. Labor pain comes from your uterus contracting. There are ways to reduce it and this […]
Why Can’t I Get Pregnant Again?
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Why can’t I get pregnant again is something I asked myself for years. If you can’t get pregnant — what can you do? What IS there to do? You might have a reason, or everything might be normal. Why can’t I get pregnant again I was having a hard time getting pregnant with my […]
What to pack in your hospital bag
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What to pack in your hospital bag is something many new moms struggle with. We’ll go over what to pack for mom, baby, and what you need for delivery — including a checklist of what to bring. After 17 years of L&D experience, I REALLY know what you need to bring! What to pack in hospital […]
Who Should Be In the Delivery Room?
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Making the choice about who should be in the delivery room can be hard. Mothers, mothers in law? Do they get to come? I’ll talk about usual delivery room etiquette and how to make the tough calls. I have seen anywhere from none to maybe 10 people in a delivery (besides the patient). I certainly […]
Birth Plan Template: Flexible Birth Plan for Success!
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This printable, free, birth plan template PDF will give your hospital an idea of what you’d like in a simple and complete way. It’s just a one-page birth template that will even help you have in mind what you want. Have you thought of making a birth plan, searching for a birth plan worksheet, […]
Save on an Owlet Monitor & NURSE review
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This post is all about looking for ways to save on an Owlet monitor or an Owlet promo code. But first, let’s find out if it’s actually worth it — from an L&D RN. Having newborn is really similar to a battlefield. You never know when they’re going to go off, or what they need, […]
Freebies for New Moms
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This post will share free baby stuff for expecting mothers, or new moms. These freebies are often by mail too! No trip to the store for pregnant mammas! These freebies for new moms will have you seeing smiles. While some come by mail and do require shipping a lot are SO cute — I think […]
Signs You’re Going into Labor
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The signs of labor can be confusing. The early signs of labor approaching can give you an idea for what’s to come — sometimes even a little diarrhea. Boom! Labor happens. One minute you’re making out with your baby daddy, and the next minute OUCH — OMGosh the baby is coming! That’s how it happens, right? […]
When Breastfeeding Isn’t Working
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One of the most important things to know is to know when breastfeeding isn’t working. More and more women are finding that biologically breastfeeding is NOT working — and they are not actually feeding their baby (often accompanied by guilt). First off, let me state CATEGORICALLY, I am a STRONG proponent of breastfeeding. I […]
