“Your baby might be big.” Few ultrasound comments spark more follow-up questions, and pressure for a planned induction can follow quickly. But is it actually based in evidence that if you have a big baby, you definitely need to plan for induction?
Epidurals tend to get the most attention as moms prepare for labor pain relief, but they’re not the only option. Nitrous oxide, or “laughing gas,” is another pain management option that comes with its own pros and cons – so here’s what you can consider if you’re interested in trying it.
What does “curb walking” even mean and why do you start hearing about it all of the sudden at the end of pregnancy? It does, indeed, mean walking with one foot on the curb and one foot on the road - and some say it can naturally induce labor. Is there any evidence behind this common practice?
NIPT, or noninvasive prenatal testing, is an important and effective tool in prenatal care, but can (understandably!) be the source of a lot of anxiety. What will the results be? How accurate is it really? What’s “fetal fraction”? What questions to ask and what to expect?
If your dreams lately feel more intense, detailed, or unsettling than usual, you’re not imagining it. There’s actually some science as to why you’re not just dreaming up this surprising symptom - read on to learn why vivid dreams are such a common pregnancy experience!
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