Water breaking is essential for a vaginal delivery after 37 weeks of pregnancy, followed by active labor. Water break could be a sudden gush or a slow trickle of water. Contractions usually start afterward, but they could also be delayed, which is normal. An … Read more
A study published in 2021 concluded that water births are safer than land births and are associated with better outcomes, including decreased rates of postpartum hemorrhage and hospitalization after delivery and no increase in neonatal death. But that doesn’t mean that it is 100% … Read more
It’s not generally bad to squeeze your breasts during pregnancy, and if you’re doing it to collect colostrum before birth, you can do so after completing 39 weeks of pregnancy. Even if small, there’s a chance that hand expression could lead to stimulation that … Read more
When your baby’s head is in a low position, this is called lightening. Your baby’s head moves past the abdominal area and towards the pelvic area. This happens near the time of delivery. Other signs of lightening include decreased heartburn and difficulty breathing, but … Read more
One of the most natural ways to soften your cervix in readiness for labor is to have a warm bath. A bath alone will not start contractions, but a warm bath stimulates the production of the feel-good hormone, oxytocin, which is the hormone that … Read more
According to the U.S. News & World Report, the famous NYC hospitals for giving birth include Long Island Jewish Medical Center at Northwell Health, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West hospitals, St. Peter’s hospital, and St. Joseph’s Health hospital, and Cayuga Medical Centre. … Read more
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