If you’re told you need Pitocin during labour or for an induction, it can sound intimidating. Many people imagine a powerful drug that is simply turned on, and

Most people are taught that labour is a long, gradual process — early labour, active labour, transition, pushing. A steady climb from 1 cm to 10 cm over

As you get close to your due date, conversations about “getting things moving” often begin. One of the most commonly offered procedures is a membrane sweep, sometimes called

When you’re admitted to the hospital in labour, one of the first things that usually happens is monitoring your baby’s heart rate. Hearing that steady “whoosh-whoosh” can be

Birth is a deeply personal, powerful experience, but it hasn’t always been treated that way. Over the years, obstetric practices have evolved significantly thanks to better research, a

Labour is an intense experience, and the positions you choose during active labour can make a big difference in your comfort, pain management, and progress. Moving into different

As a labour and delivery nurse, I’ve seen so many women in triage having painful, regular contractions, but their labour isn’t progressing!  It’s also called: prodromal labour. Prodromal