Peanut butter and jelly…milk and cookies….chips and salsa….doulas and epidurals…all these things just go together! Hold up, you say, what do you mean doulas and epidurals go together?! Yep, it’s true. Check out this newest blog post to see how having both a doula and an epidural at your birth just might be a perfect pairing for you!
Read MoreMaybe 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.
Read MoreRead this post to find the latest labor and delivery guidelines for birthing in Triangle-area hospitals and birth centers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreIf you thought there was only one way to push a baby out, you need to know that you have options! Check out this post for a few different ways you can push during the birth of your baby. We made sure to include which pushing positions were doable with the placement of an epidural (spoiler alert—just about all of them!).
Read MoreTake a look to see what having a good “mat talk” has to do with labor and birth.
Read MoreEver wondered why some labors take so long? Are long labors normal? Need some tips on how to deal with a long stage of early labor? Take a look at what we have to say.
Read MoreAre you overwhelmed with the thought of packing your hospital bag? We've got you covered with a simple packing list for the laboring person, support person, and the baby.
Read MoreTired of waiting on baby? Check out this blog post to see what the evidence says on using natural induction methods.
Read MoreFind out 26 easy ways to stay more comfortable during labor and birth.
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