Many women find that when pregnant, their belly bump can get quite cold, even when the rest of their body is warm. This can be a worry for some women. Is a Cold Pregnant Belly Normal? Yes! This is just…
Third Trimester
Can Your Water Break Without Being Dilated or Effaced?
Yes, your amniotic sac can break without your cervix being dilated or effaced. Your cervix doesn’t have a direct effect on when your waters will break, although a cervical exam or stretch and sweep can increase the chance of your…
How To Tell If Your Baby has Engaged or Dropped
‘Dropping’ is the term given to the point at which a pregnant woman’s bump appears lower, usually because baby has dropped into the birth canal and engaged. Many women wonder when they should expect their belly to drop and worry…
Prodromal Labor | Contractions That Start & Stop
Medical Disclaimer: This article is for educational purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider about any labor symptoms, contractions, or concerns during pregnancy. Prodromal labor is the medical term for ‘false labor’ but that doesn’t mean it’s not real labor.…
Do You Have to Birth On Your Back with an Epidural?
Up to 3/4 of women in the US birth with an epidural. The epidural has a range of risks and it’s a good idea to be aware of ways to minimise those risks as much as possible. Commonly, women with…
8 Reasons You Hear Popping or Clicking in your Pregnant Belly
Many women find that by the third trimester, they regularly hear strange noises coming from their belly. These can be clicking noises, popping noises like popping bubble wrap or even strange tapping and bubbling sounds. So are these normal…