Labor and Delivery Tips

Labor and Delivery Tips for First time moms. Everything you need to know about births - articles and links that will help you through pregnancy, choice of hospitals and give you ideas to help you labor.
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How to Induce Labor Naturally (AFTER Your Due Date)
Are you sick and tired of being pregnant (the third trimester takes forever) and ready to get the labor and delivery show on the road? Looking for ways to induce labor naturally? If your due date has gone sailing past with no sign your pregnancy is going to end any time soon, you might want to try some of these common methods to get labor going at home.
Scientifically Proven Ways to Prepare Your Body for Labor (and an Easier Birth)
Preparing for labor and delivery - here are 5 things to do during your pregnancy (mostly in the third trimester) that will help you induce labor naturally, and have an easier labor and childbirth.
The No BullSh*t Hospital Bag Checklist
Not Sure what to pack in your hospital bag as a first time mom? Here is a list of must have hospital bag items that you don’t want to forget at home! Hospital Bag Checklist What to pack in hospital bag Hospital bag for mom to be Hospital bag checklist for mom to be Hospital bag for mom to be checklist Hospital bag for Baby What to pack in hospital bag for baby Maternity Hospital Bag Hospital bag essentials Labor hospital bag checklist Mommy hospital bag checklist Pregnancy hospital bag checklist
4 Tips for an Easier Birth
Everyone wants to have the best birth experience they can have, regardless of what kind of birth they choose. There are real ways to prep to have the best, most efficient and easy birth you can have. Give yourself the best chance at a better childbirth!
Having a Big Baby
If you've been told that your baby has fetal macrosomia or that you're having a 'big baby' you need to check this out! The truth is that ultrasounds aren't always that accurate, so don't be scared to give birth to a chubby baby. Read on for more information written by a birth nurse, doula and Lamaze Childbirth Educator.
Do it Yourself Birth Plans
Your birth plan, or your birth preferences, are important because they convey what you want and don’t want to happen during and after your birth. Learn how to create your birth plans here.
9 Things You Can't Forget To Bring In Your Hospital Bag
This list covers all the essentials I needed in my hospital bag for baby delivery. It didn't include anything that the hospital will provide, so I didn't bring any unnecessary items because of… More
What's the cutoff for an epidural when you're in labor?
Birth nurse, doula and Lamaze teacher answers the 9 most commonly asked questions she gets about epidurals during labour. Click the link to read more!
How Long Does Induction Take? (From Start to Finish)
We wonder what induction really means; what will happen to us and how it feels; and how long do inductions take from the start of the process to the birth of our baby. Learn everything about induction on this pin! #pregnancy #expecting #pregnancytips #pregnancysymptoms #induction #inducedpregnancy
The Best Snacks For Your Hospital Bag For Labor And Delivery
When packing your hospital bag for labor and delivery, you might not think about bringing snacks. A big misconception around giving birth is that you can’t eat while in labor. Well, that’s not always the case! Find out all of the best snacks for your hospital bag; they can be crucial for your comfort while in labor! #hospitalbagessentials #hospitalbagsnacks #pregnancytips #motherhood
5 Tips on How to Prepare for a Natural Birth
Top five tips on how to prepare for a natural birth is inspired by my passion to educate and support women in pregnancy, birth and motherhood.
4 Simple Ways to Prepare for Labor and Delivery
4 Simple Ways to Prepare for Labor and Delivery
A Positive Birth Story - Accidental Home Birth
Here's my positive birth story and how hypnobirthing helped us stay calm. First baby, born unexpectedly at home after a super quick labour. #homebirth #naturalbirth #birthstory
Tearing Doesn't Have to be Part of your Birth Story
There are ways that you can learn to work with your body during your labor and avoid tearing 'down there'. There's a better postpartum than the one with you packing your undies full of ice packs. Click the link to learn more about how you can avoid the pain and discomfort of vaginal tearing and stitches after your birth.
Powerful Birth Affirmations For Labor And Delivery - Plus Free Printable
Going through labor and delivery is hard work, no matter how you do it! Even if this isn’t your first birth, you still need to prepare yourself not only physically but mentally as well. That’s where birth affirmations and birth mantras come in. When you use positive self-talk and honestly believe in yourself, you can accomplish amazing things! Plus, get the birth affirmations free printable to bring to the hospital! #birthaffirmations #birthmantras #motherhood #pregnancytips