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...
ASK: What is Pitocin and how is it different from oxytocin?
What is Pitocin?
"It is a synthetic version of the naturally occurring hormone called oxytocin...
ASK: What should I be looking for when choosing a birth center to deliver...
Choosing a Birth Center
"When you're looking for a birth center to deliver your baby in, I would think some of the most important factors...
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: When should I call my nurse while laboring in the hospital?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
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 are some reasons why I would be induced?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
The reasons for your induction are definitely going to be provider based, sometimes in, sometimes providers want to induce you to because...
ASK: I want a birth center birth but my family doesn’t think I should....
Wanting a Birth Center Birth
"A lot of times we hear folks who come to us wanting a birth center birth, but they get flack...
ASK: What birth situation is appropriate for hiring a doula?
FAQs About Doulas
ANSWER: "Every situation. I can't think of a birth that would not benefit from having a doula there. Whether you choose to...
