labour — Pregnancy

Third time around I was really hoping baby would come sooner especially since my body has already done it twice..

pregnancy, third trimester, labourKarolina BurtJuly 12, 2020stretch and sweep, mucus plug, induction, low fluids, water breaking, pitocin, epidural, blood pressure, fully dilated, covid

Labour Story Charlotte (2nd Baby)

Second time around was not as dramatic and nearly not as painful. It was surprisingly easy going. We even got a few naps in during the whole process…

third trimester, pregnancy, labourKarolina BurtJanuary 24, 2020braxton hicks, bleeding, more blood, 5cm, epidural, pitocin, push

Labour Story Brooklyn (1st Baby)

Day after due date, I came into the hospital for a routine ultrasound to check on status of the baby. They noticed my amniotic fluid levels were getting low…

pregnancy, third trimester, labourKarolina BurtJanuary 23, 2020induction, ultrasound, due date, amniotic fluids, fluids low, 3cm, cervadil, morphine, birthing suite, epidural, baby heart rate, fetal scalp monitor, push, stop pushing, shoulder dystocia

Brief Overview of Labour

Here we are briefly going to go over the stages of labour and some alternatives that can occur during labour..

third trimester, pregnancy, labourKarolina BurtJanuary 23, 2020labour, labor, stages of labour, early, active, transition, contractions, 5-1-1, delivery, delivery of placenta, C section, shoulder dystocia, abnormal heart rate baby, perineal tears, wrong position

When does Labor start?

There are some signs that indicate labour is near,

PREGNANCY