November 09, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Being in the third trimester of pregnancy is hard. If you're overly pregnant and over being pregnant this Thanksgiving season, we hear you and we see you -- and you're not alone. Most parents report the last few weeks as the most difficult. Plus, being due around a major holiday brings additional stressors.
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June 24, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Continuous support during labor and birth from a supportive loved one or professional, like a doula, has been shown to increase your chance of having a vaginal birth with less or no interventions, decrease the need for pain medication and cesarean, and increase your satisfaction with your birth experience. And, continuous support benefits all kinds of births! If you need to be induced, here's what you can expect -- and plan for -- when it comes to labor support
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March 28, 2022 | by: Cara Terreri
Pitocin, a synthetic hormone, is used in labor and birth as an injection (via IV or needle) for a variety of reasons. As a person preparing for birth, it's important to learn about the use of Pitocin -- the when, how, and why -- as well as understanding the effects, alternatives, and when Pitocin is used unnecessarily. This matters because Pitocin, like any medication, is not without risks. If you can avoid its use, or use only when the benefits outweigh the risks, you can help improve the likelihood of healthier outcomes for you and your baby.
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October 22, 2021 | by: Cara Terreri
In many parts of the world, induction is over-prescribed for unnecessary medical reasons (find out more here). Sometimes, an induction is necessary for either parent or baby, or both. (Learn about the medical reasons for induction.) If an induction becomes necessary for you and your baby, there are things you can do to help ensure your labor and birth is a positive, supported, and healthy experience.
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August 27, 2020 | by: Cara Terreri
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of scheduled inductions has risen. Unless there is a medical reason for scheduling an induction, in which the benefits outweigh the risks, it's important to know that induction carries with it additional risks and drawbacks compared to waiting to go into labor on your own. Before scheduling an induction for your birth, learn all you can about the procedure.
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