Prep for labor and delivery

Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth

One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

Pregnancy is 40 weeks long, but the final month feels like 23 weeks long. On the blog I share how to prep your body for labor and delivery

Being induced can be scary as a first time mom, so here's exactly what will happen at the hospital during a scheduled induction.

Yes. You read that right. I had a 24 hour labor with no epidural. In fact, I didn't use any form of drug or medicine for pain relief. But I did use quite a few natural labor coping techniques to survive labor with no epidural. I'll share my 10 secrets to an easier labor, so you know how to prepare for an unmedicated birth of your own. These unmedicated birth techniques helped me to have a healthy pregnancy, an autonomous birth, and the confidence necessary for surviving labor.

You're in the home stretch of your pregnancy and you finally feel ready. It feels good but a little scary, right? Are you wondering if you've actually checked everything off of your to-do lists? Are you really ready? Work through these tips from a labor and delivery nurse. They will remind you of some important

Prepare your body for labor and an easier birth (scientifically proven ways!) Obligatory medical disclaimer - I am not a doctor. You should always check with your in-real-life doctor before acting on information you

Every woman wants an easy labor and birth. Learn how you can have a faster and easier labor by avoiding these common and easy-to-make mistakes!

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially