Tag: OBGYN
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Tis the Season for Inductions
It’s the most wonderful time of year, for inductions that is. Did you know that if your due date falls around a major holiday such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years or 4th of July you are more likely to be encouraged to have an induction? Let’s think about this for a moment, the fewest number…
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Reclaiming Your Birth Experience
Let’s have a quick fact lesson about birth in the modern world, particularly in the United States. What if I told you that nearly 75% of hospital births were medicated, (a.k.a. Epidurals and/or Spinal Blocks), and of those epidurals, 20% resulted in a cesarean (C-Section)? Let’s talk about inductions, did you know that over 30%…
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What to Know for a Cesarean Birth
April is cesarean awareness month, also known as C-section awareness month, so let’s shed some light on a very common birth option particularly in the western world. I want to empower you mama’s out there to know before they cut, and make an informed decision about the kind of childbirth experience you hope to have.…
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Demystifying Prenatal Yoga
You might be asking yourself is prenatal yoga for me? 100% YES! These are some common statements that I like to call myths I get from soon-to-be mama’s who are exploring their wellness options. Common Myths: You might find yourself falling into one of these schools of thought, but there’s power in knowledge, so here…
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