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Preemies are at Greater Risk for Infection in the NICU

Having a premature baby in the NICU is a difficult situation for any parent — and it’s unfortunately common....

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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What is Delayed Cord Clamping, and Will it Help Your Newborn?

At some point, after your baby is born, your doctor or midwife will place two clamps on the umbilical cord. He or she...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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My Baby is Head Down in Labor. What Does That Mean?

When it comes to how your baby is positioned in the birth canal, being head down is the best way to be. Other positions...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Should I be Worried About Having a Bowel Movement While Giving Birth?

There are lots of things that you might worry about when having your baby: how will I know I am in labor? Will it hurt?...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Is Amniocentesis Really Necessary?

Amniocentesis is a diagnostic procedure that is used before birth to look for genetic problems and birth defects in the...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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11 Birth Myths Debunked

If you’re about to give birth, surely your friends and family have told you exactly what their deliveries were like...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 4 min read
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5 Things to Leave at Home When Heading to Labor and Delivery

Every expectant mom has her list of what to bring to the hospital when she has her baby. And while that list is...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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if I had a Very bad Vaginal Tear During Birth, Should I Deliver by C-section the Next Time Around?

Many women have some kind of tearing during childbirth, and various types exist. Some women who’ve had the most...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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How can I Prevent Another Preterm Delivery?

Experiencing a preterm birth for the first time can be a scary, stressful experience. Whether you delivered at 24...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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What is a Retained Placenta?

Giving birth does not end once you deliver your brand new baby boy or girl, though it may feel that way to you! The...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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5 Ways to Handle a Squeamish Partner in the Delivery Room

When his wife gave birth to their son George in 2013, England’s Prince William ventured to a place most royal dads...

  • Bundoo®
  • January 3, 2019 . 3 min read
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Can I Really Give Birth Without Pain Medications?

It’s true that women have been giving birth for thousands of years without any sort of pain medication. However, with...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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