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...
by Jolie Harris | Apr 13, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
We’ve all heard the incredible accounts of women who were blessed with a short labor (I personally know a woman who only had to push for 5 minutes!). But many of us have also heard accounts on the opposite spectrum–mothers in labor for 24 hours or more–and...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 6, 2020 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Top Photos to Take Before Leaving the Hospital with Your Newborn Baby The days following the delivery of your baby will be one of the most surreal and magical times as a parent. Taking the time to capture as many of these precious moments is something you will cherish...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 7, 2019 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
When it comes to bringing a baby into this world, a good playlist can make a big difference. Now your choice of songs completely depends on the mood you want to set. When I delivered Emmy, I chose to go with soothing and relaxing music that had a positive...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 7, 2019 | Labor and Delivery
False versus True Labor I vividly remember how I felt at 39 weeks pregnant with my first daughter. I was analyzing EVER little pain, every twitch, every strange thing that was happening to my enormously pregnant body, just hoping for a sign that labor was near. But at...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | May 5, 2019 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Bloody Show vs. Mucus Plug During those final weeks of pregnancy, expectant mothers are on high alert. There are so many sign that tell you that labor is on the way. Two of the biggest tell-tale signs that your baby will be here soon are your mucus plug and...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Jan 1, 2019 | Labor and Delivery
10 Tips for a Positive Birth Experience Having a baby is one of the most memorable moments a woman will ever experience. It’s the day you brought life into this world! While the experience will be beautiful no matter what, here are a few tips to ensure you have...
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Sep 15, 2018 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
1.Time your Contractions. You don’t want to head to the hospital TOO early. They may either send you home or have you labor in an area that is not so comfortable. You should head to the hospital once your contractions are 5-6 minutes apart. 2. Call close...
by Anna Beswick | Sep 4, 2018 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
by Caroline @ Swaddles n' Bottles | Sep 3, 2018 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Signs that Labor is Approaching First things first: have you taken a Labor and Delivery class yet? Hillary, a labor and delivery nurse and blogger, says that most of the patients she comes in contact with have not taken one because they simply cannot fit it into their...
by Anna Beswick | Sep 2, 2018 | Labor and Delivery, Pregnancy
Myths of Labor & Delivery When you are expecting, people love to tell you horror stories about their labor and what their birth experience was like. They tell you everything from what the epidural feels like, what contractions feel like, and what you should expect...
by Anna Beswick | May 20, 2018 | Labor and Delivery
Pain Control Options During Labor Labor is a beautiful process, but it can also be a painful one. Every mom tolerates labor differently, but thankfully we live in a time where mamas have choices on how to deal with labor pains. Many moms, both first time and seasoned,...
by Anna Beswick | May 20, 2018 | Labor and Delivery
Braxton Hicks vs Real Labor Contractions: How You Can Tell the Difference It can be confusing trying to figure out if the tightening you’re feeling across your abdomen is a Braxton Hicks contraction or a true labor contraction. Good news, you’re not alone! As a labor...
