Tag: birth
Top 8 Reasons to Try Acupuncture During Pregnancy
written by Dr. Keith Bell
Acupuncture has steadily gained popularity over the last decade thanks to its proven track record for improving fertility, resolving nausea...
Top 10 Things You Should Do Before Your Hospital Birth
written by Dr. Amber Price
10. Make Your Birth Plan Short and Specific
A three-page birth plan is not as effective as a short one with...
Ten Things I Am Glad I Knew Before My VBAC
Written by Jaimie Schrock
When I had a positive pregnancy test six years ago, I knew I couldn’t consent to a fourth c-section. I just...
SHARE: Why is birth important?
IMPORTANCE OF BIRTH
ANSWER "Birth is the survival of our society. Without birth, without procreation. None of us would be here. This is a physiological...
ASK: I am upset that I had a Cesarean, and I feel guilty. What...
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So you might have been wanting a natural birth and you might have set yourself up for success and you've taken childbirth...
ASK: What is the human microbiome?
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You might have heard of the word microbiome, or you might not. You might have heard of gut bacteria. It's all the...
ASK: What happens in my induction process after getting Cervidil or Cytotec?
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So what you should expect after cervical ripening agent, Say, you've done the 12 hours of Cervidil, or you've done three or...
ASK: When should I call my nurse while laboring in the hospital?
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The time is when to call your nurse while you're in the hospital are if your water breaks, if you're seeing bleeding...
ASK: What do I do if my baby gets stuck during labor?
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A question that we're often asked is, what happens if my baby gets stuck while I'm at a birth center at a...