Having protein in your urine (called proteinuria) while as a pregnant woman isn’t too unusual, but when the results start to be +1 or +2 your doctor will start to become more concerned, as you enter the third trimester. Let this L&D RN tell you exactly why this happens, why they test your urine sample andContinue Reading| www.pullingcurls.com
You’ve maybe heard about preeclampsia, but you’re not sure why you should know about it, or why it might apply to you? Today I want to share 5 things that every pregnant person should know about preeclampsia. We’re going to talk about decreasing your risk from it, how to know if you have it and …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
I often hear people wanting to know how to have a “natural” birth at the hospital. It’s important to know that “natural labor” or natural childbirth looks different for everyone. Some people prefer the terms holistic of physiologic birth. Either way, this article is going to help you clarify what that means for YOU and …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Pitocin or Oxytocin is a hormone your body produces to start things like labor, breastfeeding, and more. Your body has been producing it for you for YEARS, so why is the internet so full of negativity about this hormone when used to start labor? Let’s talk about it, and how it is used in labor …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Prenatal check-ups can seem really useless. You’re likely hot, tired and you REALLY don’t want to go wait at the office and then have what seems like an entirely useless office visit with your provider. Today we’re going to chat about six very normal things they will do at your appointments to make sure you …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
The urinary catheter is given for a variety of reasons during labor. Can you refuse it though? What happens if you do? Today we’re going to talk about WHY you might need one, and why you might want to refuse it — or what other options you could have. Before we get going — do …| The Pregnancy Nurse®