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: 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: How could I handle announcing to friends, family and social media that I’m...
Childbirth Labor Protocols: Social Media
ANSWER: "So when you're in labor and you're wondering if it's a good time to tell your friends and family...
ASK: What types of labor positions could I be in for my labor and...
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
There are all kinds of different positions that you can be in. One of the thing to keep in mind is sometimes...
ASK: What types of pain management options are available for my labor and birth?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
Historically, women believe there are two types of pain management in birthing scenarios. One is an epidural and the other is nothing,...
SHARE: Why do you work as a nurse midwife at a birth center?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
When I was a new graduate nurse, I was very involved in the intensive care of childbirth and was very excited about...
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...
ASK: What are the most important factors I should consider if I want to...
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
There are a number of things to think about if you want to avoid a cesarean section. I think one of the...
ASK: What is a baby friendly hospital?
Baby Friendly Hospital
ANSWER:"Baby-friendly hospitals are a specific designation that's given to a number of hospitals around the country for hospitals that are not "baby...
ASK: How can I find the C-section rate for my doctor, midwife or hospital?
C-Section Essential Information Series
ANSWER: "How can you find out the Cesarean section rate of my doctor, midwife, or hospital? The truth is that it's not...
