Christi Jones, RN, CCE, CD
ASK: How does the uterus work while in labor?
Function of the Uterus
"The actual uterus is amazing because the muscle fibers go horizontal, and they actually go lengthwise too. So when they contract...
ASK: I’m afraid my water will break in public, how do I handle it...
Water Breaks in Public
"Afraid your water will break in public? It most likely will not, but if it does, it's not like in the...
ASK: How can my support person or partner best support me during labor?
ANSWER: "Okay, so your support person can help you best by putting the phone down, put it away, do not look at the phone,...
ASK: While I’m in the recovery room from surgery what are the best things...
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
So some hospitals have recovery rooms, with baby in the recovery room as well. And if that's the case, that's wonderful because...
ASK: I am upset that I had a Cesarean, and I feel guilty. What...
TRANSCRIPT TO ANSWER
So you might have been wanting a natural birth and you might have set yourself up for success and you've taken childbirth...
ASK: I think my water may have broke, but i cant tell, how do...
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
Okay, so you, if you are hydrated, then you will continue to make amniotic fluid and this is something that we really...
ASK: How can my partner best support me postpartum?
Postpartum Support Provided by the Partner
(Dad, Grandparent, Friend, Other)
"So directly after the baby's born, we like for doulas to kind of step back...
ASK: How can I best practice breathing through contractions?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
In our society, when, if I were to tell you to take a big deep sigh or a big deep breath, you...
ASK: Why would I use visualization to help me with handling my contractions?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
A reason why someone would want visualization techniques during their contraction is because it can be quite intense and if we focus...