Should you hire a doula? Using a doula has many pros and cons. We’re going to talk the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a doula and if you really need one, or if they will be a waste of money. What is a Doula? A doula is someone you hire to get you through […]
Online Prenatal Classes for Couples: Birthing Classes for Families
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Prenatal Classes online can be a GREAT way to get your childbirth education done. Finding an online prenatal class for couples is easier said than done, however. The internet can be a sketchy place — so how do you find YOUR home where you can get prepared in your own way! Online Prenatal Classes There […]
Questions to Ask Your OB on Your First Pregnancy Visit
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Your first pregnancy visit is an important one — and these five questions will help you know if your doctor is the right fit for you and your growing family. Your first visit to your OB is likely to be very chaotic. In fact, many women don’t actually even SEE their OB on the first […]
Diastasis Symphysis Pubis: When your pelvis splits during pregnancy
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Diastasis Symphysis Pubis is when your pelvis splits at your symphysis pubis (the cartilage holding your pelvis together). That split pelvis can cause intense groin pain and takes a long time to heal. There are treatments that can help though. Diastasis Symphysis Pubis Diastasis basically means split. Symphysis Pubis is the line of cartilage at […]
Ways to prepare as a couple for your upcoming delivery
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Having a baby is a BIG step – -and making sure that you two are on good ground before you bring in a new little person is paramount to having a good experience. My #1 tip for couples is to check out this. Hundreds of couples take that class each month and love being able […]
Unmedicated Hospital Delivery: Increase your chances to do it your way.
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An unmedicated hospital delivery or, a natural baby delivery would be one with the least intervention as possible including without an epidural. Having a natural baby delivery is the goal of many women who come in to have a baby. They don’t want to have a home delivery, but they want as close to a […]
How to Shave While Pregnant
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I get the question FREQUENTLY about how to shave while pregnant — and how to perform safe hair removal. Can you use a cream, can you wax? How do you maintain? What’s best to do before delivery and also when can you shave after delivery? Yup, today we’re talking hair, and not the hair […]
Gifts for Labor and Delivery Nurses
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A lot of patients want to pre-plan gifts for labor and delivery nurses. This post, from an L&D nurse, and will tell what gifts for nurses are expected. If you’re looking for info on what to expect at the hospital be sure to check out these posts: What happens at delivery What does your labor nurse […]
How Long Does an Epidural Last?
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There are so many questions about getting an epidural — and the one I get most often is how long does an epidural last? Plus, how long does it last in a C-section (as they’re different). Let this L&D nurse since 2001 tell you how it all works! How long does an epidural last? Now, […]
Gifts for Pregnant Women: Friends, wives, moms for birthdays, Christmas or holidays — they’ll love them!
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These gifts for pregnant women are great if you’re early (or newly pregnant), they include great gifts for first-time moms (or second, or third). I even have some sentimental gifts for husbands to give wives or sisters to give the lady they love. These pregnancy gifts ideas for moms to be are just the thing!
