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There are many different ways to experience the birth of your child. For a delivery that is intimate and personalized, many people will opt for a water birth. Because this mode of delivery typically takes place at home, adequate preparation and securing resources is your (and your delivery team’s) responsibility. Cascade Health Care explores why people choose water birth, how to properly set up a water birth tub at your home, and in which situations medical professionals advise against an at-hom …

An ankle-brachial pressure index (ABI) test is a fast, straightforward, and non-invasive way to test patients for peripheral artery disease (PAD). Such a simple diagnosis method makes it easy for healthcare professionals to catch the disease early and help their patients find the treatments and healthy habits they need to improve their health. There are many benefits to performing an ankle-brachial index test. The test is quick, easy, and painless for patients, but the results can help patients …

If you’re expecting and prefer a pregnancy without medical intervention, you may prefer a water birth. Water births have a slew of advantages that make the experience enticing, but like all types of delivery, there are some considerations for expecting mothers to reflect upon. In this blog, Cascade Health Care uncovers four things you should know about water births. You’ll Still Need a MidwifeWhen some folks imagine a water birth, they may assume it’s just them, their partner, and other immediat …

As blood moves through the body, it transports oxygen and other nutrients to the tissues. The heart pumps oxygenated and deoxygenated blood through arteries and veins across the body. While they’re both crucial to the body’s processes, there are a few key differences between the two. Explore this guide to oxygenated vs. deoxygenated blood to learn all about how and why blood circulates through the body.What Is Oxygenated Blood?The main difference between oxygenated vs. deoxygenated blood is that …

While a clean work environment is always important, no profession requires it more than scientific and medical work. Sterile laboratories and laboratory equipment allow researchers to perform their jobs safely and accurately. That’s why scientists and medical professionals use a handful of intense cleaning techniques before or after using certain tools. Explore these crucial methods of equipment sterilization used in laboratories with this guide.Heat SterilizationExtremely high temperatures kill …

As a new mother, you may have many questions surrounding aspects of nurturing, including breastfeeding. Although innate, the process of breastfeeding is a learning process for both mother and child. The challenges you encounter are common, but that doesn’t take away from the fact that breastfeeding challenges can be flustering and, in some cases, defeating. To support you along your breastfeeding journey, here is what new moms need to know about breastfeeding.The Changes in Your Breast MilkThrou …

You’ve conquered admissions—now it’s time to conquer your back-to-school checklist. See which essential medical school supplies you need before you start the academic year. ScrubsSeveral different classes throughout your medical school career will require you to wear scrubs. Shadowing and anatomy lab are just a few examples of spaces that will call for scrubs for hygienic purposes. Confirm whether the school you’re attending has any scrub specifications. You should have a few pairs of scrubs to …

Prenatal care is the care you receive while pregnant. When it comes to finding the right care for you throughout your pregnancy journey, you have options. Many expecting mothers refer to midwives, OB-GYNs, or a corresponding team of both during their pregnancy. Whether you’re pregnant or interested in pursuing a career in prenatal care, reflect on the midwife vs. OB-GYN: what’s the difference? Gaining a better understanding of the roles’ specifications and limitations can help you determine a pr …

When a new baby is born, it has become standard procedure to check for a handful of very specific medical conditions, one of which is critical congenital heart defect (CCHD). According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): "About 1 in every 4 babies born with a heart defect has a critical congenital heart defect (critical CHD, also known as critical congenital heart disease)"1. If not diagnosed soon after birth, babies with a CCHD “are at risk of having serious complicat …

As a major supplier of medical Dopplers for over 30 years, we are often asked about the difference in Doppler types and brands that we carry. With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. You may be wondering which type of Doppler is the best? What brand is the most trusted? What probe would be best for my practice? This guide will help you find the Doppler that is right for you, starting with 5 simple questions: Do you need an obstetric Doppler, vascula …