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Inappropriate Vaginal Repairs

by Nurse Jenna I have heard many crass comments in the delivery room, but high on the list of those that bother me the most are comments the new father makes during the repair of an episiotomy, or laceration such as “Ma…
The Trials of Toilet Training

by Nurse Jenna Perhaps you once knelt before the porcelain shrine in the bathroom after one too many drinks in the party days of yesteryear. Yet you may again find yourself on the bathroom floor in front of the toilet …
The Skinny on Obesity and Pregnancy

by Nurse Jenna It is one of the classic portrayals of pregnancy—the weird food craving of pickles and ice cream. Unfortunately many pregnant women do not just indulge in occasional odd flavor combinations, they gain w…
How Were You Proposed To?

by Nurse Jenna Though the days in the delivery room are hectic, there is that occasional downtime where you get to chat with your patient and find out a little about their life beyond their obstetrical history. My favor…
Why You Need Pitocin in Labor

by Nurse Jenna Many women come to labor and delivery fearing Pitocin, loathing Pitocin, and swearing up and down that “over their dead body” will they have Pitocin to augment their labor. While I have heard the ration…
Moms and Babes of Ecuador

by Nurse Jenna My time in Ecuador sadly came to an end last week. The past few days I have gathered the pictures I took during my 5 weeks Ecuador to try to share a bit of what I experienced. I wanted especially to share…
Alternative Remedies For Colic

by Nurse Jenna Colic causes many new moms to pace the halls, both night and day, pondering how to quiet her inconsolable baby. Though the medical community does not have a lot of good answers for treating colic, a tra…
What is Your Secret to Happiness?

by Nurse Jenna I think someone slipped me a "happy pill" yesterday evening when I wasn't looking. I was lying in bed listening to the steady rain falling on the roof and I was so excited I couldn't fall asleep. Why the…
When a Child Dies: Healthcare and the Election

by Nurse Jenna When a child dies there is a profound sense for everyone that something is wrong with the world. It is a grief that surpasses others because the cycle of life is disrupted and the belief that children wil…
I'm Giving Birth and You're....At the Bar?!

by Nurse Jenna Was your husband or significant other by your side during your delivery? Was he holding a hand or a foot, or maybe the one counting while you were pushing? The role of dads in the delivery room has…