May 27, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
There's more than one way to push out a baby -- in fact, there are several ways! But what about the "best" way? Is there even such a thing? When asking this question, people are often trying to understand the most effective (read: quick, more comfortable) way to position their body for pushing during a vaginal birth. That said, there are so many variables to consider when it comes to choosing a position for pushing
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May 23, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Preeclampsia and related conditions, like HELLP syndrome, eclampsia, and gestational hypertension, are dangerous if left untreated in pregnancy and postpartum. In order to treat these conditions, it's critical that you or your care provider notice symptoms. Unfortunately, for these conditions, symptoms can be missed or dismissed as something else. Knowing about and keeping track of your blood pressure before, during, and after pregnancy is one way to monitor for issues. The following information provides basic information about what to know and how to track your blood pressure.
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May 20, 2022 | by: Amie Durocher
It’s a question many ask themselves as they buckle the seat belt over their growing baby bump. Ultimately, it is much safer to wear the seat belt than not to wear it. A seat belt is your first line of defense during a crash.
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May 18, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
It's World Doula Week and in celebration, we want to help people who want a doula for their birth but face one of the most common barriers to having one: affording the cost. It's not that you must have a doula to have a healthy and satisfying birth experience, but the research shows that continuous support, like the kind a doula provides, increases oxytocin and mobility (both of which can lead to a shorter labor), as well as decreases pain and anxiety. All of these add up to better infant outcomes, lower c-section rates, and higher likelihood of satisfaction for parents.
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May 13, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
There is so many terms thrown around when you become pregnant. In this "Terminology Explained" series, we help make understanding easier.
Today's term is amniocentesis.
What is Amniocentesis?
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