LABOR & DELIVERY

A pregnant women comes to the labor and delivery unit in the middle of the night screaming "I need a c-section now! I'm going to die! The nurses m...

What is an epidural?An epidural is placed by by either an anesthesiologist or a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). It is a common method used for ...

VBAC-Vaginal Birth After Cesarean TOLAC- Trial of Labor After Cesarean When you are deciding on a provider or practice for your pregnancy and deli...

1. As your body releases hormones necessary for labor, they affect not only the muscles in your uterus and cervix but also loosens the muscles in y...

Back pain- the back pain associated with an epidural is from the needle used to insert the catheter. Like any part of your body where there’s traum...

Birth trauma can be physical, emotional or psychological. It can range from obvious physical trauma to misuse of medications. The more recognized t...

I’ve noticed a lot of push back regarding the necessity of IV’s in the hospital. When you come into the hospital to deliver, it is advised to estab...

Are you or do you think you might be, uncomfortable saying no to your doctor or midwife? Even with a trusting relationship, you still have the fina...

Let's chat about uterine contractions What is the goal? The bottom line is for the body to expel a baby. Conception/pregnancy occurs inside the ute...

Delayed cord clamping… why and for how long? After baby is born the umbilical cord is clamped and cut, releasing their physical connection to mom. ...

C-Section reasons:When you’re in the midst of intense labor it’s often difficult to make sense of what is happening. It’s almost impossible to proc...

What is an episiotomy? There is a space of tissue between the vagina and the anus. In labor this area, called the perineum, stretches along with th...