Pretty Pushers blog — hospital bag
How one woman took control during her Labor
Birth Empowerment Starts with you - know your rights.
A Birth Story
Induced, but Unmedicated
Birth story:
I was induced at 39w1d due to a history of precipitous labor, large baby and pph.
I really did not want to be induced, but it was necessary and medically responsible.
I got quite a few side eyes from the nurses when I walked in and proudly read off my birth plan: an induction without pain management. I knew how intense the contractions would be with an induction, as I was induced with Kyliana. Despite their initial judgements and probably laughing to themselves, they were incredibly supportive in my decision.
The pitocin began...
Pack your Hospital Bag
Ashley and Co. tells us why some of these things are better than the hospitals'. Bring your own Delivery Gown, Socks, Robe, Blanket, and more. Those from the hospital are likely...less than desirable!
https://ashliandcompany.com/2017/01/03/packing-your-hospital-bag-101/
Trending: Moms Demand Comfort during Birth
Grand Junction, CO has gotten in right. As KJCT reported on Friday, Community Hospital and a nearby maternity store, Colorado Baby, are offering pregnant women something other than the scratchy unisex hospital gown for labor and delivery.
http://www.kjct8.com/content/news/Trend-Moms-demanding-comfort-during-childbirth--398970101.html
Tips for not pooping during labor - She Knows
Preparing for labor involves more than calling your doctor and packing a bag. She Knows offers this article with great tips on what you can do BEFORE labor to, well, "go". Our CEO Mary Apple adds to that with a concoction which was meant for inducing labor, but in fact had another use.
In the end, the hospital staff has likely seen it all and they know how to get Sh*t out of the way!
