10 Insider Tips to Rock an Unmedicated Birth in a Hospital Setting

10 Insider Tips to Rock an Unmedicated Birth in a Hospital Setting

As a labor 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...

A Incredibly Simple Explanation of The Four Stages of Labor

Each stage of labor has a starting and ending point. The first stage usually begins with regular contractions, and your cervix starts to thin and dilate. The second stage of labor is the dreaded pushing phase and ends with your sweet peanut's birth. The third stage of...
Breastfeeding after a cesarean section: Six tips

Breastfeeding after a cesarean section: Six tips

Breastfeeding after a cesarean section can be a challenge on the day of birth and for the weeks to come. Tips come in all shapes and size, just like nipples! Everyone and their mama want to tell you what to do. This is where education comes into play. I know I tell...

Common Medications used in Labor and Delivery!

Ever wondered about medications used in labor? To begin this journey, Let's meet Mr. Pitocin/Oxytocin aka known by every mispronunciation in the book. This is probably the most used labor medication in Labor and Delivery. If you go into labor and home and come to the...