What can YOU do as a patient when labor isn't progressing? Take these seven tips from a labor nurse to make YOUR labor progress faster!| The Pregnancy Nurse®
There are a few keys to a great labor that no one really talks about (or talks about them right). Today I want to share them, when you can most effectively use them and also how to go about using them (because a few are trickier than you think). As a labor nurse for 20 …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
There are a lot REASONS to be induced << and that post goes into it more — but today I want to talk about the signs you’re READY To be induced. They’re different, and I want to talk about why. All of this isn’t to say that there aren’t times that you NEED to be …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Bringing new life into the world is an experience that can be filled with anticipation, excitement, and sometimes, anxiety. While much about labor and delivery is out of our control, there are some common, preventable mistakes that can greatly impact your experience in the labor room (and more especially how you feel about it afterwards). …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Feeling allergies (seasonal or otherwise) come on during pregnancy? Today we’re going to share what is safe to do and what is NOT safe to use when it comes to allergies in pregnancy. There ARE some treatments you should try to avoid, so I’m glad you’re here. While we’re here, don’t forget to grab my …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Pain can be really scary — but birth pain is very different. Today, I’m going to tell you 4 things for you to understand about birth pain that will hopefully make it less scary! Before we get going, I’m talking about BIRTH pain. Not PREGNANCY PAIN. There’s a big difference, and if you’re having pains …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Let’s talk about sex to induce labor — and then go a bit deeper {see what I did there} to ask if a certain position can be better than another. If you’re tired of being pregnant, this may be one of those things that finally gets that baby out — but what do the studies …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
You’re wanting to go into labor (or prep for a planned induction) will nipple stimulation, (or pumping) put you into labor? It’s a great question. I’ll tell you what I’ve seen as a nurse, and we’ll dive into a few studies and what they show. I will say you may be surprised at how long …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
How will you take care of your bottom and perineum (the area between your urethra and your rectum)? After you have a baby you're going to take care of this area in a whole new way. I can show you what to expect so it's not as foreign after the baby is born.| The Pregnancy Nurse®
There’s a lot of “dont’s” while you’re pregnant but there are some serious ones to not do AFTER baby is born too. Today I’m going to share things you should NOT do after you have a baby. Pro Tip: Ignoring what life will be like after baby is here is one of the BIGGEST mistakes …| The Pregnancy Nurse®