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Should You Get a Doula? – 11 Pros and Cons from an L&D Nurse
Should pregnant women hire a doula? There are many pros and cons of hiring a doula. We’re going to talk the advantages and disadvantages of hiring a doula. Do you really need a doula or will they be...
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Does an Epidural for Labor Completely Take Away The Pain?
Does labor still hurt with an epidural? This post will tell you why you should plan on still having some pain and feeling contractions, allowing you to push during a normal vaginal delivery. First...
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4 Tips if You’re Afraid of The Epidural — Episode 174
Today I’m giving you my BEST tips for you if you are afraid of getting your epidural. Including how other people feel, how to get your partner involved and what exactly happens. This episode was...
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Using a Heating Pad While Pregnant: Can you use it on your stomach?
Is using a heating pad safe during pregnancy? Using heat can be a simple way to resolve pregnancy-related aches and pains in your hips, back, and joints. But, should you avoid it so that it doesn’t...
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How Long Does an Epidural Last?
How long can you expect your epidural to last? Will it wear off, and how long does it last (and when will you be able to walk again???). These are all super common questions you have beofore labor and...
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What Does Having an Epidural Feel Like?
Today I’m going to share what you should expect from the epidural after you get it placed. While you may know it will be “numb” it’s sort of hard to know what to expect that will feel like for half...
View ArticleDo You Feel the Ring of Fire With an Epidural
The ring of fire is what a lot of people feel as the final perineal tissues stretch when baby comes out. Will you feel it if you have an epidural? Most likely no, but every epidural is different....
View ArticleHow Long Does It Take for the Labor Epidural Anesthesia to Wear Off?
You’re planning on getting an epidural (or considering it) but you’re sort of wondering how long your legs will be numb and could the epidural maybe wear off DURING your labor if you get it too early?...
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Painful Cervical Checks During Pregnancy: What to do if you’re scared.
Are you likely to have a cervix exam and wondering if it’s painful (or have already had one and are wondering how to make it better). Today we’re going to why they might be painful and what you can do...
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Can You Use a Microwave Heat Pack While Pregnant
You might wondering if a microwaveable heat pack is a good option for the aches and pains of pregnancy. First off, YES it can be super helpful and it’s actually my preferred method of heat during...
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