FAQ's About Labor and Delivery!

FAQ's About Labor and Delivery!

Author: Liesel Teen December 14, 2020 Duration: 45:59

In this episode, I answer your most commonly asked questions about labor and delivery!

Here are the questions I go over!

  1. Any advice on choosing a pediatrician?
  2. Is it standard to have to lie down to push?
  3. Is it normal for Braxton Hicks to slow down?
  4. Fetal hiccups. When to worry?
  5. Third pregnancy, 37 weeks, baby hasn't dropped yet, previous babies dropped early, normal?
  6. If my water breaks and I go to the hospital, am I stuck in the bed?
  7. Have you had any moms with polycystic kidney disease have a success for delivery without a C-section?
  8. 3 1/2 months postpartum, normal delivery. Having white, glass like discharge in vagina. Is this normal?
  9. Is it true that you must wake up to do a night feed to keep milk supply up?
  10. Can you explain what station mean? Midwife said I was -2 at 36 weeks pregnant.
  11. How long will your cervix stay dilated at 10 cm?
  12. What are good thank you gifts for nurses?
  13. Is lightning crotch OK to have at 28 weeks?
  14. Is it possible to do skin-to-skin immediately after a C-section? 
  15. How often is your nurse typically in the room? Is Covid changing this?
  16. Where in the arm is a saline lock to IV usually in place? Are different placements better for movement?
  17. Any TV shows about labor and delivery?

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Liesel Teen, a labor and delivery nurse, hosts Mommy Labor Nurse as a space for honest conversations about pregnancy and birth. Each episode is built on the idea that knowledge can transform fear into confidence for expecting parents. You’ll find a mix of practical, evidence-based discussions on common pregnancy topics, along with interviews featuring a range of birth professionals who share their insights. Perhaps most powerfully, the podcast includes personal birth stories that capture the vast spectrum of real-life experiences, from straightforward deliveries to more complex situations. It’s a resource designed to inform and empower, offering perspectives that help listeners prepare for their own journeys. Remember, the content here is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your own care provider. Join Liesel for these weekly conversations that aim to support you through one of life’s most significant transitions.
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