ASK: How can I best practice breathing through contractions?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
In our society, when, if I were to tell you to take a big deep sigh or a big deep breath, you...
ASK: I think I may be in labor How do I know for sure?
How Do I Know for Sure?
So if you're really wondering if it's the true, real deal labor, or if you're just having a prodromal...
ASK: What are some common misconceptions about VBAC?
Misconceptions About VBAC
"One that we see often is that the baby's going to not survive the pregnancy, the mother is going to hemorrhage, she's...
ASK: Is it worth saving my baby’s cord blood just in case they need...
Should Parents Save Their Baby’s Cord Blood?
“When they collect the cord blood, they...
ASK: What is an independent birth center?
What Is an Independent Birth Center
"A true birth center is an independent facility independent of a hospital. Many places can call themselves birth centers,...
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...
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: Do I have options after my doctor recommends a C-section once labor has...
What are my options?
"If your doctor or your midwife recommends having a C-section after you've already come in and labor; It can definitely be...