labor

June 23, 2026

Can you turn a breech baby?

How to position baby for a vaginal birth, and what your options are if you

byRebekah Valderrama

early labor lounge, pregnancy, labor and delivery

December 2, 2025

Does your hospital have an ‘early labor lounge?’

And could they drastically reduce the number of C-sections?

byAnne Marie Williams, RN, BSN

September 16, 2025

Prodromal labor: What NOT to do if it happens to you

And how to know if it IS happening

byJasmine Adams Piescik

September 13, 2025

Uterine rupture part II: Understanding the risk factors

Am I at risk for uterine rupture?

byMarianne Swingle

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November 7, 2024

Wireless fetal monitoring: A win for women in labor

Exciting new technology from Northwestern University + UNC-Chapel Hill

byMelayna Alicea

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September 17, 2024

To VBAC or not to VBAC?

The pros and cons of vaginal birth after Cesarean

byRebekah Valderrama

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August 17, 2024

Why labor often starts at night: The psychology of labor and birth

What does an ideal birth environment look like?

byKaitlyn Kulda

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August 6, 2024

Lessons learned from training for labor like it’s a marathon

Based on my personal experience!

byKaitlyn Kulda

July 6, 2024

Why is delayed cord clamping so important?

How soon is too soon?

byMelayna Alicea

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October 22, 2021

Beyond the epidural: Labor pain management options

Are you pregnant and considering your options when it comes to managing pain