A good health care provider will take as much time as you need to talk over your questions and concerns before and after you've undressed.They sit down and talk to you about questions or concerns before you get undressed, talk you through an exam and make sure you have all of your questions … [Read more...]
Packing for the Hospital: The Ultimate Checklist
A towel. If your water breaks on the way to the hospital you can sit on it. Your health insurance card. Yes, your hospital should have it on file and you've probably given it to your health care provider and testing facilities over and over again, but don't be surprised if you're asked to produce … [Read more...]
5 Cm 90% Effaced – What Does That Mean?
I am pregnant with my 4th child. I am due in 11 days. Last week at dr. appt I was 5 cm dilated and 90% effaced and the baby was well down into birth canal. All my other labors were very quick. (4hrs for the first one) I am not feeling any contractions (just like before) just pressure that I have … [Read more...]