Labor prep

A labor and delivery nurse shares her tips for inducing labor at home naturally!

Are you currently expecting and dreaming of a natural birth? Wondering what all you should be doing to prepare your body for labor? Women that have natural births typically have shorter labors, higher rates of breastfeeding success, and a quicker postpartum recovery. Not to mention, there's less stress on your baby and the fact that natural birth

Worried about unexpected delivery hospital policies affecting your natural birth plan? Get insights on what to expect and how to feel prepared, no matter the circumstances. Save this pin for tips to ensure an easier labor and delivery and feel confident as you prep for birth.

As we quickly approach my due date, I'm starting to kick-up my labor preparation a bit-- because up until now I've done almost nothing! I've technically got about 4 weeks to go, but considering that my

You're in the home stretch of your pregnancy and you finally feel ready. It feels good but a little scary, right? Are you wondering if you've actually checked everything off of your to-do lists? Are you really ready? Work through these tips from a labor and delivery nurse. They will remind you of some important

Coping with labor pain may seem daunting, but here are several ways to ease the process via massage, counter pressure, aromatherapy and more!

How I've Been Prepping for Labor and Birth! My plan and tips for how to prepare for an easier labor and birth. Dates, hypnobirthing, raspberry leaf tea etc.

One of the biggest mistakes first time moms make in labor is to not prioritize rest, especially in early labor. Yes, the pain of contractions is challenging for new moms, but what catches them off guard is the exhaustion in active labor, transition, and pushing. Use these 12 tips for early labor to save energy in order to avoid exhaustion later in labor. Learn what to do when first noticing signs of labor, what to eat and drink in early labor, how to cope with false or prodromal labor, and…

Looking for natural ways to induce labor at home? Check out this list of foods that induce labor for some ideas to try. These labor inducing foods are a safe way to try to jump start labor.