Let’s first talk about delayed cord clamping! Babies receive 30-50% of their normal blood supply through the umbilical cord after birth if the cord is allowed to finish pulsating before it is clamped. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a delay in umbilical cord clamping in vigorous term and preterm infants for at […]
Let’s talk about the gown because it is something that comes up a lot in mommy circles. You do not have to wear a hospital gown when you are in labor. But the nurses will provide a clean cover for you if you want it. Now is the time to get ready for your birth […]
Can you eat snacks during labor? Yes, you always have the right to eat and drink during labor! What is the big deal? – “Don’t eat because you might aspirate during a C-Section with general anesthesia.” -First, aspiration during a C-Section with the result of sickness and death is very small, and should not be […]
You are pregnant, and the thing that probably concerns you most is labor and delivery! Some women say a contraction feels like a menstrual cramp: dull and achy. So, what is the big deal with labor? Let’s talk about why labor is so painful and hard. Now is the time to get ready for your […]
ACOG recommends VBAC as a safe choice for most women who have had a C-section in the past. Studies show 60% to 80% success rate for women who attempt VBAC (who have low-risk pregnancy). You need to know if you are a candidate and then take these steps towards your dream birth! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Row4uZexUak Now is […]
It is said that “Cervical exams are for you and your provider to know the progress of labor.” The idea that doctors can give moms an idea of when the baby will be born. But is this really true? Are cervical exams necessary, and do they give us good data? Discover the answers below… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=718ZrwHE_Pk […]
The Group B Strep screening is performed on all pregnant women around 35-37 weeks gestation. This screening is to test for the bacteria Group B Streptococcus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lz3zSZmNILo Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to […]
We are talking about your bag of waters breaking, how to know it is amniotic fluid not pee, and what to do if this happens to you before labor or during labor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iy4Xk23Lfg Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to […]
Around 38-40 weeks gestation you might go into labor. But is it true labor and should you go to the hospital? That is what we are going to talk about today. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuRsaaMY4yk&feature=youtu.be Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to get […]
Now is the time to get ready for your birth journey. Take your next step by downloading the FREE workbook below to get Annabelle’s 4 Step Process to a birth you will love to remember. Click here to download the FREE Workbook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZEfbB61AoY Labor might be getting close, but you are not quite in labor […]