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Tag: Labor

Group B Streptococcus (GBS)

August 31, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacteria found in the intestines, rectum, or vagina. Many people carry GBS…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Group B Streptococcus (GBS), Labor, Pregnancy

Effleurage in labor

August 24, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Effleurage is a gentle massage technique used during labor to help a woman manage pain and discomfort. It involves light,…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Labor, Pain Management

When in labor should I go to the hospital?

July 27, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

If you think you are in labor, it is important to know when to go to the hospital. Here are…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Contractions, Doula, Labor, Pregnancy, Water Breaking

Natural Cervical Ripening Techniques

April 8, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Natural cervical ripening techniques are methods used to prepare the cervix for childbirth without medical interventions like synthetic hormones or…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Acupressure, Acupuncture, Cervical Ripening, Childbirth, Contractions, Labor, Natural, Oxytocin, Prenatal, Prostaglandins

Holistic and Evidence-Based Childbirth

March 24, 2024 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Holistic and evidence-based childbirth represent two distinct approaches to the process of giving birth, each with its own philosophical underpinnings…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Acupuncture, Birth, Cesarean, Childbirth, Evidence-Based, Fetal Monitoring, Holistic, Holistic Childbirth, Labor, Meditation, Natural, Pain Management, Pregnancy, Yoga

Birth preferences/Birth plan

April 28, 2023 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

There are many options available regarding your labor and/or birth experience. I can explain your options and help you decide…

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What is a Bishop Score?

April 21, 2022 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

The Bishop Score, named after Dr. Edward Bishop who introduced it in 1964, is a method used to assess the…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Bishop Score, Cervix, Childbirth, Induction, Labor, Pelvis

What is Spinning Babies?

November 11, 2020 Karen Leishman, Doula, Jacksonville FL

Spinning Babies by Gail Tully is a comprehensive guide aimed at helping expectant mothers have smoother and more comfortable childbirth…

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Posted in: Doula Tips Filed under: Birth, Fetal Position, Gail Tully, Holistic, Labor, Malposition, Physiologic Birth, Posterior Presentation, Side-line Release, Spinning Babies

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