Handling the Unexpected
First Time Dad Tips During Pregnancy
Are you tired of the jokes? Are you tired of the portrayal of a man looking like a bumbling fool with barely the ability to drive their very pregnant and now laboring wife to the hospital? Do you feel like you have more intellect than that? Do you want to be treated as an integral part of this team and not the 3rd wheel? Well if you do, you have come to the right place.
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Why You Shouldn’t Choose An Elective C-Section
There are more than just physical problems that newborns are at risk for when born via cesarean. There are potential psychological problems that will show up later in their life. However, many of these problems are often missed as something correlated to the birth. What the newborn experiences in the womb creates predispositions, expectations, and vulnerabilities in their future. If you knew this, would you still elect for an unnecessary cesarean?
What Do I Need Postpartum? Top 3 ways to have your best postpartum recovery by an L&D Nurse
The truth about birth is there is not enough postpartum preparation and recovery for a new mother. Today, women are sent home to figure it out on their own and many new mothers do not realize that all the issues you thought would go away after birth don’t. My thoughts always go to the idea that this time in postpartum must be protected and treated as sacred as it was meant to be. These are my top 3 must do's for postpartum mothers and their family.
How to Have a Good VBAC
The World Health Organization Multicountry Survey (WHOMCS) collected data on pregnant women who had a previous cesarean in facilities across 29 countries. The incidence of uterine rupture was 0.5%, meaning out of 37,366 women, 170 experienced uterine rupture. Though the risk is low, there are some risk factors you should speak with your doctor about while you are deciding if a VBAC is right for you.
The Invisible Process at Birth
It seems to be pretty common practice these days to encourage skin-to-skin contact directly after birth. The benefits have been shown to calm and relax the mother and baby, regulate the baby’s heart rate, breathing, temperature, and blood sugar. It stimulates their digestion and interest in feeding, and stimulates the release of hormones to support breastfeeding and mothering.
How To Birth a Big Baby
When you're having a bigger baby, it is very important to be able to have as much mobility and freedom inside your pelvis as possible, because you have to create enough space for your baby to navigate through. One part of your soft tissues is a connective tissue called fascia. Fascia weaves all through your muscles, tendons, ligaments, membranes, even your bones. Fascia is actually what allows these soft tissue in your body to stretch and contract.
Hi, I'm Marya Eddaifi
I was only 22 when I had my son. It wasn't the best experience but I didn't know better.
It wasn’t until after I became a Labor and Delivery nurse did I realize how badly I was treated and grieved over my birth. Did I tell you this was 15 years later?
After realizing how nurses and medical providers impact such a huge life event, it became my mission to change the world through beautiful birth experiences!
