Posts tagged hospital birth
I'm Scared I Won't Know When to Go to the Hospital
I'm Scared I Won't Know When to Go to the Hospital

Sixteen years ago, my husband was speeding down the interstate trying to get me to the birth center. I remember gripping his hand and and yelling at him to go faster and not stop for anything. We had run to get into the car because our daughter was coming SOON. I had my nightgown on and no underwear….I really thought this baby was going to be born in our car. Long story short, I did make it to the birth center and she was born 30 minutes later. But what I wished I had done was head in to the birth center a couple of hours before. I wished I had had someone to tell me that it was time to go. Here's how you can learn from my mistakes!

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Birth, Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Doulas, Hospital Birth, Labor, Pregnancy, PushingHeather Clementslabor, labor support, birth, birth partner, doula, birth center, hospital birth, Doula, prodromal labor, contractions
Things to Try When Labor is Stalled
Things to Try When Labor is Stalled

First, know that it is OK and sometimes perfectly normal for folks to hang out in the same place in labor for awhile. It’s also normal for you to want to get the show on the road. Here are a few things to try if your labor has stalled.

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Birth, Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Childbirth Education, Doulas, Epidurals, Food and Drink, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Labor Augmentation, PregnancyHeather Clementsaugmentation, labor, labor support, labor doula, labor and delivery, pumping, nipple stimulation, positioning, peanut ball, birth ball, birth, hospital birth
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Have Two Doulas
Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Have Two Doulas

It takes twooooo baby…it takes twoooo baby…..for me and you…..it takes two….two doulas that is! Doulas of Raleigh always pairs labor clients up with a team of two labor doulas. Read on to find out some of the reason why two doulas is better than one.

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Birth, Birth Doulas, Doulas, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Pregnancy, Prenatal CareHeather ClementsDoulas, labor, labor doula, labor support, pregnancy, early labor, active labor, hospital birth, epidural birth, unmedicated birth, shared call
What Are My Options for Fetal Monitoring
What Are My Options for Fetal Monitoring

Most care providers will want to keep an eye on your baby while you are in labor. There are several options available for fetal monitoring. Some fetal monitoring needs to be continous and some fetal monitoring can be intermittent. Check out our newest blog post for your potential options.

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Birth, Childbirth Education, High RIsk Pregnancy, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Labor Augmentation, Pregnancy, PushingHeather Clementspregnancy, labor, labor and delivery, active labor, hospital birth, birth, fetal monitoring
What Happens if I Have Preeclampsia
What Happens if I Have Preeclampsia

May is Preeclampsia Awareness Month. Symptoms include high blood pressure, swelling in the face or limbs, blurred vision, headaches, and sensitivity to light. Call your care provider immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. If you are diagnosed with preeclampsia you may have a different path to birth than you planned. Take a look at what you might expect if you receive this diagnosis.

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Birth, Birth Doulas, Doulas, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Pregnancy, Premature BabyHeather Clementslabor, labor support, labor and delivery, hospital birth, pregnancy, preeclampsia
Positions for Pushing With an Epidural
Positions for Pushing With an Epidural

You may have heard that you are totally numb if you have an epidural. You may have heard that you can only push on your back with an epidural. The good news is that is no longer the case! Most epidural placements now offer good pain control without confining you to being on your back. This means that you are able to push in different positions within your hospital bed. Take a look at some of your options!

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Birth Doulas, Doulas, Epidurals, Inductions, PushingHeather Clementsepidural, labor, labor support, labor doula, Pushing, Pushing positions, hospital birth
The Welcoming Hour
The Welcoming Hour

The Welcoming Hour, sometimes called the Golden Hour, begins as soon as your baby is born. Read our newest blog post to find out what to expect and what you can do to get maxium benefits for you and your new baby during this first hour of your baby’s life.

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Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth, Doulas, Formula Feeding, Labor, Inductions, Newborn, PregnancyHeather Clementslabor, labor and delivery, labor doula, labor support, golden hour, hospital birth, skin to skin, bresatfeeding, oxytocin, bonding, attachment, lactation
Do I Still Need A Doula If I Have A Midwife?
Do I Still Need A Doula If I Have A Midwife?

Postivie pregnancy test..check. Secured an amazing midwife…check. Hire an amazing doula? Ch..wait…now why do I need one if I already have a midwife? This is a common question and we answer it today in our blog!

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Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Doulas, Inductions, Labor, Pregnancy, Prenatal CareHeather Clementslabor, labor support, labor doula, labor and delivery, pregnancy, birth, birth doula, birth partner, hospital birth, midwife
How to Prepare for Labor Day
How to Prepare for Labor Day

Labor Day weekend is here and some folks have been preparing to travel to squeeze in one last beach or lake trip, preparing to host a cookout for family and friends, or just preparing to have a nice long weekend at home. We thought Labor Day weekend was a great time to talk about preparing for your very own Labor and Birthing Day!

There are 4 main things to consider when preparing for labor and birth: think about the birth experience you’d like to have, choosing a care provider, educating yourself, and hiring a doula!

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Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Childbirth Education, Doulas, Labor, PregnancyHeather Clementspregnancy, labor, labor doula, doula, birth, birth partner, birth center, hospital birth
Ready to Become an Induction Expert? Learn the Common Ways to Medically Induce Labor
Ready to Become an Induction Expert? Learn the Common Ways to Medically Induce Labor

Maybe you’re 42 weeks pregnant. Maybe your blood pressure keeps creeping up. Maybe you will have less anxiety if you have a date on the calendar. Regardless of the reason, you may be thinking about scheduling an induction date for your baby. If your care provider is discussing the possibility of an induction with you and you are feeling a bit overwhelmed with the idea, check out this post where we break down the most common methods of medical induction.

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Childbirth Education, Inductions, Labor, PregancyHeather Clementspregnancy, induction, birth, pitocin, hospital birth, labor and delivery