As a labour and delivery nurse, I know there can be a lot of obstacles when you want to have a natural birth in a hospital setting. Doctors and nurses are trained in using interventions, and we see them so frequently that we usually don't hesitate to use interventions at times. That being said, I WANT you to rock your natural birth; it's just that ...
What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag for Birth
Packing a bag for a hospital birth seems to be a big deal for us all. Right? We all sweat it out during the third trimester.Read this now: 10 Ways to Rock a Natural Birth at the HospitalAlso, this post may contain some affiliate links (which means if you make a purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission but it won’t cost ...
Key Facts About Cervical Incompetence
Cervical incompetence is something most people don't know about unless you do. But unfortunately, it is still so confusing and utterly heartbreaking at times.What is your Cervix?The cervix is the end of your uterus, like the end of a balloon. It should be long and thick until you begin to go into labor. At which time, it gets soft, gets ...
Here’s How to Beat Morning Sickness and Take Back Your Life!
Morning sickness sucks.It's the bane of your existence when you are in early pregnancy. You feel like death would be better at times. Ok, not always that extreme but I've met some patients who can not take a minute more. Did you know that some women end up hospitalized due to morning sickness? It's true, they sometimes have to have a port put ...
DIY Ridiculously Soothing Homemade Perineum Spray
So you are having a baby, or you just had a baby and your girl parts are feeling rough. Trust me when I say, grab a bottle of homemade perineum spray (or store-bought) and use it.This article is very short. I am linking to a couple postpartum topics and also an article on preventing vaginal tearing. There is no point in repeating it all here. ...
The Top 7 Books For Pregnant Mamas to Read Before Baby is Born
Everyone knows (Well everyone who reads at least one of my articles) that I am all about education. You have to pursue pregnancy and birth education like you are seeking a degree.Also, this post may contain some affiliate links (which means if you purchase after clicking a link I will earn a small commission, but it won’t cost you a penny ...