Often on Facebook, I come across posts where mothers interpret events after a cesarean birth as necessitating surgery because the baby passed meconium into the amniotic fluid, posing a life-threatening situation. Let's delve deeper into this topic and determine if meconium in the amniotic fluid...
Synthetic IV oxytocin infusion during childbirth – commonly referred to as Pitocin or just Pit – is one of the most common obstetric interventions. In this post we'll take a look at what oxytocin hormone is and what its role is during birth and what crucial differences are...
When you hear that a newborn baby's umbilical cord is wrapped around their neck, it can be a frightening moment, and you might ponder the potential life-threatening implications. You may also consider how fortunate it is that the baby's life was saved in the hospital! In this post, I will shed...
As your due date approaches, it's possible that your healthcare provider might suggest a membrane sweep as a means to initiate labor. This procedure is sometimes referred to as a membrane strip or stretch and dilate. In the US, it's even offered as early as week 38 or 39. In this post, we'll...
When it comes to childbirth in movies, we often witness scenes of mothers lying on their backs in delivery beds, doctors positioned between their legs, while other characters (midwives, nurses, fathers) enthusiastically direct them to push harder and hold their breath. Surprisingly, this...
In the first week of August, we celebrate breastfeeding all around the world, which is why I chose a breastfeeding-related topic for this week's blog post. Nowadays most women are prepared to nourish their baby from their breast with breast milk, but unfortunately, bad practices, old...
As your due date draws nearer, it can be quite tricky to determine whether you're really experiencing the start of labor or just going through the warm-up phase. So in this post I will address the question that crosses probably your mind too: how will you be able to tell when you are truly in...
When I'm scrolling through social media, I often come across misconceptions about birth that are based on naivety and false information. Usually, when I have some free time, I do my best to answer and react to these posts and comments. But now, I want to provide you with accurate information on...
How much pain is childbirth? I believe that's the question every expecting mother has in mind as the due date approaches. However, it's a topic that is hardly discussed in books about pregnancy and childbirth. Even if you ask your friends or relatives who have given birth, you'll receive a wide...
Are there any means to verify labor progress apart from pelvic exams? The answer is definitely yes! However, unfortunately, not everyone is aware of these methods, and even if care providers are aware, they sometimes do not trust them. Pelvic exams have traditionally been used to determine labor...
