I love sharing birth stories with you guys. This story is special to me as she is also one of our first students in Loving Your Labor AcademyOn June 1st I began having contractions at 6 am. I began having frequent BMs and felt like this was different than Braxton Hicks contractions I had encountered prior.They felt like first day period ...
Tori’s Birth Story
I love to share your birth stories so let me know if you want yours shared.From Tori:Okay so! Friday 5/15 I went into L&D for some observation due to decreased fetal movement. (ALWAYS HAVE THIS CHECKED OUT!-TRISH) (Here is important info to read about Fetal Movement!)After 2 hours on the monitor, my doctor decided it would be best ...
Everything You Need to Know About Being Induced
Are you a first-time momma going into the hospital to have your labor induced? If so read this informative post.You may be confused about whether it's the right choice for your birth. Or you may be dead set on being induced and not staying preggo for another minute.Either way, I want you to be educated about the realities of labor ...
10 Insider Tips to Rock a Natural Birth in a Hospital Setting
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 ...