by Alice Turner | Apr 25, 2023 | Labor Induction
Stripping Membranes At the end of your pregnancy your care provider might mention a procedure called “stripping membranes”. It can also be called “stretching membranes” or “a stretch and sweep”. The purpose of this procedure is to...
by Alice Turner | Oct 27, 2022 | Comfort Measure, Labor Strategies
Verbal Support in Labor Can Be Powerful One of the most powerful support techniques for partners to use is verbal support in labor. We all know how words of encouragement can make an impact on us, especially if they are said in a kind and genuine tone. Some studies...
by Alice Turner | Oct 20, 2022 | Labor Strategies, Signs of Labor
Signs of Labor As you are approaching your due date you’re likely looking for signs that labor is close. You might have found yourself inspecting your toilet paper each time you wipe? You might be pausing when you feel a tightening of your belly to figure out if...
by Alice Turner | Sep 10, 2022 | Comfort Measure, Labor Strategies
You’ll Love This Labor Strategy There is a little secret about the hospital bed and that is that it can be a real enemy of labor. This probably comes as a surprise because the hospital bed is featured prominently in our labor and delivery rooms. In the United...
by Alice Turner | Sep 8, 2022 | Comfort Measure
Counter pressure can make a huge difference Counter pressure is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the pain of a contraction. It can be a simple as applying some light pressure to the low back when a contraction starts and maintaining that pressure...
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