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When a birth parent begins thinking about their delivery options, they must choose the path that suits their mental, emotional, and physical capabilities. With what seems like an endless list of possibilities and outcomes, birth parents often get confused about making a decision that suits their individual needs best. We explore water birth vs. traditional delivery to help you understand the differences and decide which is better for you. It's essential to note that the birth plan you create and …

Medical professionals do a lot of work to keep expecting mothers healthy. However, their services are often limited to a few appointments. Most women prefer to work with knowledgeable individuals capable of assisting them throughout the pregnancy and directly after.A doula provides essential information, advice, and support to mothers and their families, offering services that can make the entire process go more smoothly. You need to know many things before becoming a doula. Here are a few of th …

One of the most important elements of routine prenatal care and guidance is receiving or administering a prenatal ultrasound. These vital and special scans allow providers the opportunity to explore the overall health and viability of a growing fetus, in addition to gaining information about position, size, and sex. Expecting parents look forward to each ultrasound as it’s a chance to connect with their new baby as they await the official meet and greet. And some birth parents agree that seeing …

Preeclampsia during pregnancy can creep in slowly but quickly become a very threatening condition. With proper education on the signs and symptoms, many birth parents can curb the risks altogether. Medical care providers will do their part throughout prenatal care appointments to monitor this condition. Still, it’s vital to understand the early signs of preeclampsia in pregnancy to stay ahead. What Is Preeclampsia? Preeclampsia is the result of high maternal blood pressure. When doctors discover …

Outside of ultrasound, there aren’t too many other ways to ensure the health and well-being of a fetus. Care providers will often rely on fetal heart rate monitoring through various stages of pregnancy and delivery to obtain the information they need to ensure fetal viability. While an ultrasound may offer a closer look at physical growth, fetal heart monitoring can offer immediate peace of mind surrounding heart and lung development.Because there are various devices used for monitoring, it’s wo …

After delivering a baby, the newborn and the birth parent will undergo extensive tests and monitoring to ensure their health and safety. Newborns spend nine months tucked safely in the womb. Once they enter the world, many things may present themselves. Health professionals will perform an Apgar test for a quick evaluation. We’ll explore why this matters in more detail.The Apgar Score ExplainedThe Apgar score is a brief physical examination of a newborn immediately after birth. This is where bas …

Whether you’re assisting with a water birth or are planning to have a water birth yourself, we've compiled this checklist with everything you’ll need to make an at-home birth pool setup simple and easy. Still have questions? Email or call us and our Customer Service team will gladly help!*If using a birth pool for Professional Use, don't forget to add an extra hose so you have one dedicated for filling and one for draining! …

Welcoming a newborn into your home, heart, and family is an unmatched experience, though challenging at times. One area of concern for many new families is determining whether formula or breast milk is the best feeding option. While doing what’s best for your family is essential, it’s worth exploring why nursing is so important for newborns.Breast Milk Is More Than NutritionA significant fact to understand about nursing is that the process provides much more than nutrition. Yes, a newborn will b …

Labs everywhere rely on their ability to collect blood specimens accurately and safely from patients. Whether an individual is inpatient or requires outpatient lab work, every facility carries a complete inventory of vacutainers and butterfly needles. Here, we explore everything you need to know about vacutainers and offer insight into the types available with a few distinct properties. Understanding the Vacutainer SystemVacutainer collection systems are sterile tubes designed to collect a patie …

Measuring and monitoring various baseline health markers are some of the most important things medical professionals do with patients. They are commonly referred to as vital signs and indicate the severity and level of care a patient may need at any given time. The pulse oximeter reading is part of this list of baseline measurements, which assesses blood oxygen saturation. In this article, we explore what you should know about blood oxygen levels and why proper measuring and monitoring are impor …