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...
Postpartum Recovery is a beast. Girl, Your body does some tricky stuff after having a baby. I'm sorry it's true. Imagine your period times one hundred. You have things coming out of your butt. You don't feel up to styling your hair and leggings suddenly become the...
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 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...
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...
