Are you wondering if you can get a “walking epidural” — the answer is that it DEPENDS. Some hospitals still do them, but I can give you some tips to still allow movement but also have your pain controlled. The idea is to allow a lot of movement, while also taking away a lot of …| 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®
If you’re doing kick counts, or just feeling your baby move — what is the normal daily fetal movement count. This article will tell you what is normal for you and how you count them to make sure baby is doing well. But first, how do I know so much about fetal movements? Hi — …| 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®
Tearing at delivery isn’t anything anyone wants to think about. I get it. However, I wish I had taken a bit more time to realize that it was both highly likely, and a fairly painful recovery on my first baby. Today I have some bad news for you, but also some good news on what …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
Are you hoping to have a “natural” delivery at the hospital. Today we’re going to talk about what your plans for “natural” mean (as that means something different for everyone) — and 5 SIMPLE (think: easy — this isn’t standing on your head for hours a day) tricks to make it happen for you! While …| 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®
Far too many people are going in for necessary (medically-indicated) inductions and finding that their cervix just isn’t ready to open — ultimately leading to a cesarean section. I’ve been thinking a lot about those types of births, and if there is anything we can do to help them. Today I want to give you …| 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®
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®
Maybe you have a planned c-section or you’re just wondering what you might need to change into if you have a c-section? I’m here to give you the skinny on what you CAN and can NOT wear for a c-section — and what to consider about your own “outfit” choices. BUT before we get too …| The Pregnancy Nurse®
You hear a lot of thoughts about birth class online. Some people think they’re helpful, some don’t — but today I want to dispel 5 myths about birth class that you need to stop believing it. And, how did I come to all these conclusions (frankly, I’d call them facts) — it comes from being …| 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®