If your baby is engaged in your pelvis it can be very uncomfortable, feeling like baby is about to fall out and making walking difficult and even painful. Here are some facts about babies engaging: • Babies can engage in…
Third Trimester
Should I Shave Or Wax Before Induction or Labor?
Many women worry about how they’ll look ‘down there’ during birth and want to do some maintenance, which can include shaving, waxing or trimming. If you’re worried about how you’ll look, keep in mind: Midwives and doctors see a lot…
Does A Small or Big Pregnant Bump Mean A Small or Big Baby?
A common question that many women ask is: “If I have a big (or small) bump, does this indicate how big or small my baby will be at birth?” The simple answer is that no, the size of the bump…
20 Interesting Things To Do While On Pregnancy Bedrest
Being on bedrest is not easy; it can get very boring very fast. Here are some ideas for keeping yourself entertained when you can’t get out of bed. 1. Start a blog. There are free sites like Blogger where you…
I’m 3cm Dilated and 30% Effaced. Will Labor Start Soon?
You can be dilated or effaced for weeks or months before labour. Or you can be NOT dilated or effaced, with a baby who is not engaged and go into labour and have your baby two hours later. Dilated,…
You Will Know When Labor Starts – Um Says Who?
“You will know when labour starts” is one of those trite generalisations that I see said over and over to expectant first time mothers. Sure, 65% of the time, it’s obvious that a contraction is a contraction. But what about…