May 25, 2013 | blog, Featured |
SROM stands for “spontaneous release of membranes.” Unlike the movies, this only happens about 10% of the time before labor has begun. Some women may experience it as a “pop” followed by an obvious gush of fluid. Others may experience a slight trickling of fluid...
May 15, 2013 | blog, Featured |
There is a lot more to the position of the baby than just “head down.” Knowing the position of your baby can be key in having a successful and comfortable labor and birth. So much of what is going on during labor is the mother’s body getting the baby into an ideal...
May 5, 2013 | blog, Featured |
Essential oils can be used during labor to enhance any coping plan. As aromatherapy, it is important to cease the use of oils within about an hour of the baby’s birth. Babies are wired to smell their mother, her colostrum, not to smell lavender or peppermint. It...
