Hypothermia Cooling & HIE

Hypothermia Cooling & HIE

In today’s talk we will be focusing on hypothermia cooling and HIE. Since September is NICU awareness month, this is also a good time to mention how important the medical professionals are who work to provide critical care to these babies and families in need. One...
September Is NICU Awareness Month

September Is NICU Awareness Month

September is neonatal intensive care unit, or “NICU” awareness month, and this awareness is especially important for our readers who have a baby diagnosed with HIE from birth. The NICU, in many instances will be the first stop for critical care for babies who have...
What Is Fetal Distress During Labor And Delivery?

What Is Fetal Distress During Labor And Delivery?

As you are nearing the end of the 9-month journey, you may want to prepare yourself for the potential “what ifs” that could occur during your labor and delivery. Although you cannot prepare for the unknown you can still have a general understanding of what could...
Your Baby Has These Symptoms But No Diagnosis What Can You Do?

Your Baby Has These Symptoms But No Diagnosis What Can You Do?

Your baby has these symptoms, but no diagnosis. What should you do? You may recall that there were issues during your labor and delivery. Your baby may have been blue in color when he or she first arrived. There may have been a delay before your baby took his first...
Midwife Delivery Some Pros & Cons

Midwife Delivery Some Pros & Cons

Entertainer, Teyana Taylor is pregnant with baby number 2. She has chosen another entertainer, Erykah Badu to be her midwife for a midwife delivery. Erykah Badu has been a doula for several years and indicated in 2001 her desire to receive a midwife certification....