Rhogam Postpartum: The Shot for Healthy Future Pregnancies
Very few of us probably know our blood type, unless you are the unicorn of blood (aka O-, the universal donor). In that case, you probably get hit up every…
Laboring Down: To Push or Not to Push
After going through contractions or surges, you at last hear the blissful words “you’re fully dilated.” You’ve finally reached the well known 10 cm mark –it’s time to start pushing…
8 Essential Tips to Help You Combat “Mom Brain”
Pregnancy is a journey crossed by physical and emotional changes. Some are known, such as swollen ankles or fatigue, but most are somewhat unexpected. One of those little expected symptoms…
Is ECV Painful & What Can You Expect?
One of the biggest deterrence for a vaginal delivery is a baby that is in a breech position. There are a lot of risks and complications that can arise if…
Fetal Ejection Reflex: What Is It And Can You Trigger It?
I first read the term, fetal ejection reflex and was very confused about what it could mean. It sounded more like a fatal bowel obstruction than something I thought related…
Why Are My Ears Ringing During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy is truly a journey, with little touches of unexpected experiences. Among those experiences, some are not widely known or understood. This is the case with tinnitus. A common phenomenon…