Tag: labor
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 do I know I am in labor?
Braxton Hicks Contractions
"Braxton Hicks Contractions. So let's talk a little bit about what's...
ASK: How do babies get “stuck” in labor? (shoulder dystocia)
ANSWER "How do babies get stuck in labor? A true shoulder dystocia is when the baby's shoulder, the bony prominence is stuck up behind...
ASK: I have gestational diabetes, what can I expect when I get to the...
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When you have gestational diabetes and you come to the hospital, you should expect regular blood sugar checks throughout your labor process,...
ASK: What are some things to keep in mind for labor with high blood...
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Some things to keep in mind when you have high blood pressure when you're pregnant is obviously to take on what they're...
ASK: If I have high blood pressure, what can I expect to happen when...
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So if you have high blood pressure and you're coming into the hospital to be induced per se for your high blood...
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: What are some reasons why I would be induced?
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The reasons for your induction are definitely going to be provider based, sometimes in, sometimes providers want to induce you to because...
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...
