Jessica LagroneMay 194 minOne of the BEST Ways to Induce Labor at HomeAt least weekly we get a question about how to get labor started at home. And it makes sense… I remember so well that feeling of...
jessica96654Mar 121 minThe 10 ESSENTIAL Questions to Ask Your OB if You Want an Unmedicated BirthWill you be the one to deliver my baby? How many of your past patients have successfully had an unmedicated birth? What is your personal...
Jessica LagroneMar 54 minWas My C-Section Medically Necessary?Unplanned, emergency, elective, planned - c-section rates are on the rise, and the reasons are not cut and dry. As of 2018, 31.7% of all...
Jessica LagroneAug 9, 20203 minWhat’s Normal & Not Normal With BreastfeedingIn past cultures, breastfeeding was a normal thing and often took a village, literally. Moms, grandmas, aunties and other women would...
Jessica LagroneJul 16, 20202 min4 Types of Pregnancy Pelvic Pain & What to DoIf you’re pregnant & in your second or third trimester, you’ve probably experienced some sort of pain. The most common pain we hear...
Jessica LagroneJun 15, 20202 min3 Daily Activities for the BEST Baby PositioningMost of us are concerned about whether our baby’s head is down or not. However, head down doesn’t guarantee a smooth labor. We outlined ...
Jessica LagroneMay 26, 20203 minI Survived a Postpartum Hemorrhage: Maternal Death Rate & What You Need to KnowThe hospital room was mostly quiet, except for the quiet murmuring of my husband talking to his parents on the phone as he held our...
Jessica LagroneMay 15, 20202 minIs it True or False Labor? How to Tell.That first contraction a mama feels is so exhilarating (and also a little nerve-wracking, if I’m honest). I still remember the first...
Jessica LagroneApr 19, 20204 min7 Things I Wished I'd Been Told About C-Section RecoveryAfter my emergency c-section with our second daughter, I was so unprepared for c-section recovery.
Jessica LagroneApr 8, 20204 minIs Childbirth Painful? 5 Ways to Deal with Pain NaturallyAs my husband sat next to my bulging baby belly, we nervously laughed as our childbirth class discussed labor pain.
Jessica LagroneMar 24, 20202 minHow Can I Induce Labor Naturally? 5 Proven WaysI’m here to give you some ideas on how to induce labor. But before I do that, I do need to say something that you may not like.
Jessica LagroneFeb 12, 20204 minThe Absolute WORST (and best) Baby PositionsThe position of your baby is SO KEY for a smooth and quick labor.
Jessica LagroneFeb 7, 20202 min8 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About PlacentasI had heard about “birthing” a placenta. I mean, my childbirth class talked about it. But after I gave that final push and heard
Jessica LagroneFeb 3, 20202 minOvercoming Fear in ChildbirthWhat does the internet world say on dealing with fear in pregnancy? Are there already resources out there that I just don’t know about?
