Cesarean Birth Awareness: Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, and Birth Story from Labor Nurse Kristin
In honor of cesarean birth awareness month, I’d like to shed some light on this important birth route that is shared by approximately...
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Lauren Cascone
Jan 16, 20214 min read
In the Thick of It
As the one woman show of Strong as a Mother, I find myself in a position where I longingly desire to be poignant with my blog posts. To...
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Lauren Cascone
Nov 15, 20205 min read
10 Tips For Breastfeeding Success
As a former labor nurse, and currently practicing as a certified lactation counselor and certified childbirth educator, I often find that...
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Lauren Cascone
Oct 28, 20205 min read
Early Labor: What can I do to cope?
Early Labor Length Ahhh, early labor…the most unpredictable phase of labor in terms of length – for first time mothers, especially. ...
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Lauren Cascone
Jul 23, 20203 min read
Intermittent and Continuous Fetal Monitoring Options for Labor
I wanted to write up a small, basic overview of some of the options for fetal heart rate and contraction assessment during labor, and...
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Lauren Cascone
Jul 19, 20206 min read
Surviving Postpartum
I wanted desperately that the title of this post be “Thriving, not just Surviving Postpartum.” But the reality is, postpartum and how we...
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Lauren Cascone
Jun 9, 20205 min read
All About Birth Plans
What’s a birth plan? A birth plan is a flexible written document communicating to your birth team what your delivery and postpartum...
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Lauren Cascone
Mar 11, 20203 min read
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Is it right for You?
Benefits of Chiropractic Care Have you every considered the benefits of utilizing a chiropractor during your pregnancy? According to the...
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Lauren Cascone
Dec 17, 20195 min read
Nitrous Oxide Use in Labor - Not Just a Laughing Matter
NITROUS OXIDE IN LABOR You’ve probably heard of IV analgesics and regional anesthesia (like epidurals) for labor, but have you learned...
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Lauren Cascone
Dec 13, 20195 min read
Oh the Joy of New Parenthood! Why You may Benefit from hiring a Postpartum Doula.
Postpartum Doula Information
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Lauren Cascone
Nov 24, 20196 min read
A Lesson on Birth Doulas
What is a Birth Doula? The word doula is of Greek origin, and means "women's servant." Today, a birth doula is best known as a trained...
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Lauren Cascone
Nov 5, 20195 min read
The Shifts Where My Heart Breaks
I'm sure you've read the posts from other labor nurses before...what I'm writing about is nothing that hasn't been said by others. But...
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Lauren Cascone
Oct 29, 20194 min read
Maintaining Healthy Nutrition for Mom and Baby During Pregnancy
Maybe you’re trying to conceive, maybe you’re already expecting, or maybe it’s your 2nd little one on the way, mom brain’s got you in a...
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