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Is Back Labor Worse Than Belly Labor?

July 6th, 2024

What does back labor feel like? Is back labor worse than belly labor? Here we talk about what back labor is, its risk factors, causes, and how to alleviate the pain....

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7 Secrets That Will Help Your Labor Go More Smoothly

June 30th, 2024

Want to maximize your chances of a smooth labor without complications? Here are the top 7 secrets every mom to be needs to know about how to have a good birth...

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

June 27th, 2024

Is a medical induction of labor right for you, your baby and your personal situation? Here we go through the pros and cons of induction of labor using the latest research to guide us....

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What does a Labor Support Doula Actually Do?

June 13th, 2024

A labor support doula can help you in so many ways during your labor and delivery. Evidence shows that your delivery will go more smoothly with them there as well...

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5 Common Pitocin Induction Questions Answered (By a Labor Nurse!)

March 4th, 2024

Are you planning an upcoming induction for your baby? We'll help you answer some of the most common questions surrounding Pitocin, and labor inductions.

19 Things to Consider When Writing Your Birth Plan

Whether it’s your first, second, third, or eighth pregnancy, you will probably have an idea of how you would like your labor and delivery to

Blighted Ovum – It’s a Miscarriage NOT a Phantom Pregnancy

What is a Blighted Ovum? Even though a blighted ovum is a very common form of miscarriage affecting up to 20% of all known pregnancies,

What Are the Pros and Cons of Induction of Labor?

Are you thinking about asking for an elective induction? Or has your healthcare provider suggested you have one? Either way it’s important to know the

9 Freaky Things That Can Happen to Your VJ During Pregnancy

The female body can do some seriously freaky things during pregnancy and sadly, your lady bits are NOT immune. Not only do most bodily parts

Can I Take Antihistamines While I’m Pregnant? (Claritin®, Zyrtec® etc)

Written by our resident Pharmacist, Yeniset Santana. Antihistamines are a common over the counter medication that most of us have used at one time or

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6 Ways to Deal With the Fear of Miscarriage

Written by Psychologist, Nikolina Miljus You may not realize but the fear of miscarriage haunts every woman during the early stages of pregnancy. Whether it’s our

Folate or Folic Acid in Pregnancy — Which is Best?

One of most important decisions you’ll make during early pregnancy, or when trying to conceive, is how you’re going to get all vitamins and minerals

What is a Missed Miscarriage?

Sadly not every pregnancy ends in the birth of a healthy child. Miscarriage is something all pregnant women fear and it is a heartbreaking experience.