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Birth Pain Managementvideo

ASK: What are some comfort techniques I can use during labor?

Comfort Techniques For Labor ANSWER: "Comfort techniques are a very important part of labor and there's a lot of very simple things that you can...
Pregnancy Advicesvideo

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,...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

ASK: How is sedation used during labor?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER The use of sedation and Labor has really gained in popularity recently where we are now finding that more and more facilities...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

ASK: I just found out I’m pregnant! Am I alone in my fear of...

You are Not Alone You're not alone in your fear of pain. Every woman fears the pain of labor. It is our job to educate...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

ASK: What are common side effects of epidurals used during labor?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Side effects with Labor analgesia will vary based upon the technique that is used. The most common technique is labor epidurals, the...
Birth Support and Advicesvideo

SHARE: Being 43 weeks pregnant is still a woman’s choice

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER She is 43 weeks in three days. She wants to be induced about four weeks, 39 weeks.  Here we are now Forty-three...
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ASK: Is having a water birth at my local hospital possible?

Speaker 1: (00:05) Waterbirth has been accepted in over 102 countries around the world and all over Europe waterbirth is available in every house. The...
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ASK: Why would I consider a water birth or getting into water for my...

Speaker 1: (00:05) I think every woman should be offered a bath in labor. It's a warm bath, a bath that covers her abdomen. Being...
Childbirth And Pregnancy Questionsvideo

ASK: What does it mean when I am dilating?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Lots of moms are curious what it means when someone like their care provider, their midwife, or their doctor says that they're...