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Hospital Care

Learn the ins and outs of how hospitals handle maternity care. From epidurals to delivery rooms to NICUs.

Pregnancy Health Question And Answersvideo

ASK: Should I schedule my induction for social reasons?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER You also see inductions done for what I think are social reasons. Sometimes there's a convenience factor regarding maybe family-related issues and/or...
Birth Support and Advicesvideo

ASK: What happens in my induction process after getting Cervidil or Cytotec?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER So what you should expect after cervical ripening agent, Say, you've done the 12 hours of Cervidil, or you've done three or...
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ASK: How do I choose a hospital where I am least likely to get...

Cesarean Section Rate So, women are concerned about the cesarean section rate in the United States. We all have that concern. It's unclear exactly what...
Pregnancy Health Question And Answersvideo

ASK: My doctor or midwife wants me to be induced, I’m not sure I...

My Doctor Wants To Induce Me, What Should I Do? Transcript: "A question like that probably has multiple layers to it all, but it actually...
Questions About Pregnancyvideo

ASK: What are side effects of a spinal anesthesia when used in labor &...

ANESTHESIA ESSENTIAL INFORMATION SERIES ANSWER: "Side effects from spinal anesthesia are very similar to the side effects experienced during labor analgesia. Those would include blood...
Birth Support and Advicesvideo

ASK: What are some things to keep in mind for labor with high blood...

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Some things to keep in mind when you have high blood pressure when you're pregnant is obviously to take on what they're...
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...
Pregnancy Health Question And Answersvideo

ASK: What happens to my body when I get an induction?

TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER Aspects of an induction that need to be appreciated, one is are they appropriate indications for it and then if they are,...