Getting ready for labor and delivery

This post contains affiliate links. Probably one of the most FAQ I've gotten lately: How did you prepare for labor? At first, I honestly didn't think or feel like I did anything. And then after giving birth to our daughter, I had a lot of people tell me I did a lot to prepare for […]

Are you nearing the end of your pregnancy? Nervous about the big day? Check out these 10 pieces of advice from a labor and delivery nurse!

Good for you for not waiting until the last minute before figuring out what to pack in your hospital bag for labor - you just never know when that sweet baby of yours will decide to join the world!

If there is one thing that I am asked about more than anything else being a labor and delivery nurse, it's what tips do I have to successfully manage labor pains. Pregnant mamas often worry about the pain of childbirth more than anything else in their pregnancies. I get it. Labor can be daunting! Especially

Labor advice for first time moms is such a hot topic! Who isn't looking for a little help when it comes to the hardest thing your body has ever done? Being a pregnant mama for the first time is so exciting! Envisioning what you're baby is going to look like, imagining how sweet his snuggles

You're in the home stretch of your pregnancy and you finally feel ready. It feels good but a little scary, right? Are you wondering if you've actually checked everything off of your to-do lists? Are you really ready? Work through these tips from a labor and delivery nurse. They will remind you of some important

Every woman wants an easy labor and birth. Learn how you can have a faster and easier labor by avoiding these common and easy-to-make mistakes!

If you want to start preparing for natural birth and avoid an epidural or c-section, you are going to want to head to the blog to learn how you can achieve your natural birthing plan with minimal contraction pain by following these simple pregnancy steps to preparing for unmedicated hospital birth. I am spilling my secrets to what you need to do in pregnancy for preparing for a natural labor and delivery | labor advice | natural labor pain relief #chold birth education #epiduralfreedelivery

There is a lot to get done as you head to your due date or before an induction. Some of it is educational, but there is also preparation for your hospital stay and for how you will feel before you come home! Before you get induced you 100% need to grab my induction question checklist …

How will I use essential oils during my home birth? The same way I used them for my hospital birth, but with a bit more intention. ⠀ ⠀ Labor is stressful. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. The first way we will use oils is as aromatherapy in our diffusers. We will use:⠀ Eucalyptus⠀ Lavender⠀ Citrus Fresh, Bergamot, anything citrusy and yummy smelling ⠀ Peppermint, which also can help control nausea⠀ ⠀ These oils are commonly used in spas and during massages to create a calm and…