The Arrive Trial, a large, randomized controlled trial published in 2018, has generated significant controversy and debate in the obstetric community. The trial evaluated the effects of elective induction of labor at 39 weeks on rates of cesarean delivery, ...
Birth
Once in labor, your care provider can do a vaginal exam and “massage” the cervix to help the scar tissue release. The word “massage” can be misleading – this is...
Birth
Braxton Hicks Contractions, also known as false labor, are contractions of the uterus that typically are not felt until the second or third trimester, yet some people can feel these...
Pregnancy, Birth
FAQS: Birthing Classes and In-Hospital Prenatal Education The birth class scene is a classic in any movie that involves pregnancy. One partner is doing deep rhythmic breathing while the other is...
Birth
