Curb Walking: What Is It and Can It Help Induce Labor?
What can be done to give the birthing process a little nudge? One “natural” technique to induce labor is curb walking.
What TOCO Number is a Contraction in 2025?
Most of us have heard of the word “contraction.” But have you heard doctors refer to your TOCO number leading up to the delivery of your baby?
What is Midwifery? Meet a Certified Nurse Midwife at Ochsner
Midwives encourage women and their families to actively participate in their healthcare by providing education, labor and delivery services and postpartum support.
What Is a Nurse-Midwife and Should I Choose One?
Thinking about having a baby? Wondering what your birthing options are? A nurse-midwife may be the right choice for your maternity healthcare and beyond.
Things You Don't Expect After Giving Birth
We often don't talk about what to expect in the days, weeks or even months after giving birth. Here are 15 things you might not expect after giving birth.
Can I Eat During Labor?
For years, pregnant women were advised to fast during labor, but is that still the case?
Pregnancy Complications Black Women Should Know About
If you’re Black and pregnant, hoping to one day become pregnant, or have recently had a baby, being aware of the conditions that disproportionately affect you is critical to maintaining a healthy pregnancy.
What to Pack in Your Maternity Bag During COVID
Packing your hospital bag may seem overwhelming with new regulations in place to protect patients from COVID-19. Check out this list for all your must haves.
DIY Newborn Photography
The coronavirus outbreak has prompted hospitals to limit the number of visitors a new mother is allowed to have during labor and post-partum.
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