by Liza Janda | Apr 6, 2023 | Labor |
IS THIS LABOR? Here’s how you know that this is truly labor – If you are having contractions that follow a pattern, becoming progressively stronger, lasting longer, and occurring closer together, this is labor! When in doubt, think: LONGER STRONGER CLOSER...
by Liza Janda | Feb 17, 2023 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Labor, Natural Induction of Labor |
A Common Procedure? Labor induction has become a common procedure for women who are between 37 and 42 weeks gestation. It’s used when a woman hasn’t gone into labor on her own, or when doctors think it would be safer for the mother and baby if they...
by Liza Janda | Jan 3, 2023 | Anxiety About Childbirth, Aromatherapy, Birth Plans, Bradley Method, Coaching a Labor/Birth, Easier Labor & Birth, Essential Oils, Guided Imagery For Relaxation Practice, Hospital Bag, Labor, Labor and Birth Advice, Massage for Pregnancy and labor, Uncategorized |
Research Shows That Taking Childbirth Classes Has Positive Benefits: Better Outcomes for Mother & Baby Less Stress/Anxiety for Parents Increased Confidence Increased Satisfaction with Birth More Successful Breastfeeding What Do I Need to Learn in a Childbirth...
by Liza Janda | Jul 20, 2020 | baby, Being Pregnant, Birth Plans, How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Natural Induction of Labor |
As long as you and your baby are healthy, it’s almost always better to let labor begin on its own. Yes, you’re uncomfortable. Yes, you can’t sleep. Yes, you’re over being pregnant! But just think about all the things that are happening...
by Liza Janda | Feb 27, 2020 | Birth Plans, First Stage Labor, Labor |
Today, more than 60% of people giving birth in the US have either an epidural or a spinal block during labor. A small needle goes into your epidural space in your spine, and over on top of that needle is a small catheter that’s a small plastic tube. Drugs given...
by Liza Janda | Jan 17, 2020 | How To Avoid A Labor Induction, Induction of Labor, Informed Consent Questions, Natural Induction, Natural Induction of Labor, Questions to Ask Your Doctor or Midwife, Uncategorized |
Before I write about the actual procedure of labor induction, it’s important to understand the risks and benefits of induction of labor, how common it is, and reasons why women need to be induced, or why they might consider saying no to induction and letting labor...
