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If a patient plans on giving birth at home, it’s essential to have all the right supplies on hand for a safe and healthy delivery. Midwives and expectant mothers should work together to come up with a supply list and ensure that everything is in place long before the due date comes around. There’s a lot to gather before a home birth, from medical equipment to items you can find around the house. Once mothers have these things together, though, they can go into the final stages of their pregnancy …

A lot happens during labor, but through it all, medical professionals focus on one main thing: getting the baby and mother through as safely and smoothly as possible. That’s why doctors monitor the baby’s heart rate during labor. A healthy heartbeat is a good indicator that the baby is coping with the stress of labor, while abnormal heart rates can point doctors in the right direction if something goes wrong. Learn more about how doctors monitor heartbeat to keep mothers and babies safe with thi …

Reflex tests are a crucial part of examining neurological health; as such, evaluating reflexes with a percussion hammer is a straightforward yet necessary step in assessing the health of the nervous system. Unfortunately, using a hammer to test reflexes is far from a precise art. With so many unknown variables, such as the strength of the hammer swing or the intensity of the contraction, interpreting the test results can be difficult.Doctors must master the process of testing reflexes to achieve …

You can’t run an efficient practice without the right tools. Regardless of specialty, all medical professionals rely on clean, durable, high-quality supplies to care for their patients. As a lactation consultant, you need equipment that serves both mother and baby. From educational materials to everything you need for a productive appointment, here’s our list of essential supplies for your lactation private practice.Breastfeeding Displays and ModelsLactation consultants are a solid and reassurin …

Midwives play an invaluable role in women’s health during and after pregnancy. The support and care midwives give to expecting mothers deserve recognition and respect. While National Midwifery Week might be over this year, there are still plenty of ways to honor your accomplishments, promote the work you do, and give your team the recognition they deserve. Whether you’re preparing for next year’s celebration or finding ways to acknowledge this invaluable profession throughout the year, here are …

No matter where you work as an EMT or how much experience you have, you’ll always rely on a few key tools to handle a crisis and get the job done. It’s not enough to know your way around the supplies that your ambulance or coworkers have on hand. Many of these tools are an essential part of the job, so it’s important to keep your own set with you at all times. Make sure you’re always ready for whatever you face on the job with these must-have items for EMTs and paramedics.Flashlight, Multi-Tool, …

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 …