by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 31, 2021 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Red Raspberry Leaf Tea During Pregnancy: What Are the Benefits? Red raspberry is a traditional remedy for women during and after pregnancy. The raspberry leaf is packed with essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, zinc,...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 25, 2021 | Labor and Delivery
Labor and Delivery Nurse Thank You Gift Ideas If you’ve delivered a baby in the past with the help of an L&D nurse, then you know how much they deserve some appreciation after all they do for you and your baby. If you are expecting your first, take my word...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 21, 2021 | Labor and Delivery
Early Labor vs. Active Labor vs. Transitional Labor (what is the difference?) Do you want to know the difference between early labor, active labor, and transitional labor? If yes, you are in the right place. Generally, labor is a process that causes the placenta and...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 21, 2021 | Labor and Delivery
TENS Machine for labor pain- what is a TENS machine? How does it work? Discomfort and pain during labor vary from pregnancy to pregnancy. It is different for every woman – for some, it is like menstrual cramps, and for others, it feels like severe pressure. It is...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 4, 2021 | Labor and Delivery
Pitocin Induction: the pros and cons of the most common induction method Pitocin is an artificially or synthetically made oxytocin hormone given intravenously to a pregnant woman. The primary purpose of Pitocin is to contract the uterus and induce labor. Doctors...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 4, 2021 | Labor and Delivery
15 Labor and Delivery Terms every expectant mom needs to know Learning about conception, pregnancy, labor, and delivery is important for all women. When you have enough knowledge, you will better prepare yourself for labor and delivery. There are various scientific...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 4, 2021 | Labor and Delivery, Uncategorized
Vernix Caseosa: What is it, and how it benefits baby The Vernix Caseosa is a white, cheese-like substance that appears on the baby’s skin after birth. It is a complex membranous structure composed of 80% water, 10% lipids, and 10% proteins. The lipid composition...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 4, 2021 | Infant, Labor and Delivery
APGAR Scores: What it stands for and how it measures your newborn’s response to the outside world Apgar stands for Activity, Pulse, Grimace, Appearance, and Respiration. It is a test performed by health professionals after the baby’s birth. The Apgar score...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 30, 2020 | Labor and Delivery
**This recipe is not to be consumed unless you have consulted with your doctor and you are past your due date** I was 41 weeks and 1 day pregnant with my second child and I was miserable. Every joint in my body ached. My pelvic pressure was unreal. I was so sleepy,...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 22, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Uncategorized
Prodromal labor usually occurs before the start of active labor. Most Health Professionals call it “false labor,” but this is not an accurate description of prodromal labor. Many doctors recognize real contractions, but these usually come and go. Thus the labor does...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 22, 2020 | Labor and Delivery
A Detailed Look At The 4 Stages Of Labor: What Happens In Each? Labor refers to the process of delivering the baby, placenta, umbilical cord, membranes from the mother uterus to the outside world through the vagina. Although it takes nine months to develop and grow...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 22, 2020 | Labor and Delivery
Doula vs Midwife: What is the Difference? Every expectant and new mother needs physical and psychological help. Doula and Midwife are two experts that help an expectant or new mother during the period of pregnancy and early motherhood. Most people think Doula...
by Kelsey Hayes | Dec 22, 2020 | Labor and Delivery
Delayed Cord Clamping: What it Means and How it Benefits Baby As the name indicates, delayed cord clamping means the health professional does not clamp and cut the umbilical cord immediately after birth. The doctor allows an extra time of 1-3 minutes for the blood in...
by Monica | Nov 16, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
6 Reasons why you should know about Hypnobirthing if you want a Natural Birth I am not a hypnobirthing practitioner, nor I wish to teach you about hypnobirthing here. However, I’d like to list here for you 6 reasons why I think you should also know about hypnobirthing...
by Jolie Harris | Apr 13, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Amidst the global crisis we’re having due to COVID-19, this is truthfully a scary time for many women who are pregnant or going into labor. There is a lot of information as well as miss-information out there about being pregnant and delivering during the pandemic, so...
