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Vaginal Exam During Labor Nurse jackies 5-18-20 Tip of Week

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You are in active labor for hours and your provider would like to examine you for progress. Which of the following are correct statements? 

1-Vaginal exam is not needed  because it is uncomfortable and it only satisfies the provider of  your labor status 

2-Blood supply and oxygen are decreased with each contraction, if  allowed to continue without intervention to assist labor to progress it can result in poor newborn outcome, such as cerebral palsy .  Vaginal exam would determine  your progress and assess if intervention is needed.

3-vagina exam will identify if the infant is in a favorable position for a vaginal delivery and  that baby has not turned to another position during your labor.

4-vaginal exam will determine if labor is progressing  or if you are taxing the uterus  making the uterus work by contracting  and no progress is occurring 

5-No Vaginal exam is needed because the body is made to deliver, and given time you will deliver  without any intervention.

6-A consent is needed for a provider to do a Vaginal exam (at hospital this is usually found on consent form you sign on admission)

7-No consent is needed for a provider to do a Vaginal exam

Correct answer- 2,3,4,6

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Taking Iron During Pregnancy Nurse Jackies 5-2-20 weekly tip

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You’re having a baby. Your Obstetrician starts you on iron medication daily for your anemia. What is the recommendation for taking this medication by mouth. Which answer is correct?

  • 1-iron medication needs food to activate it so take it with a meal
  • 2-Iron medication should be taken with milk
  • 3-Iron medication should not be taken with food
  • 4-Iron medication should be taken before you go to bed.

Answer 3 – Iron medications should not be taken with food. The reason you should take iron on an empty stomach without food is that an acidic stomach helps with iron absorption.(unless your physician says otherwise). 

Jacqueline Ann Chapman 

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Ruptured Membranes – Nurse Jackie’s Tip for 4-24-20

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You are going to have a baby. You are sleeping comfortably on your left side. Suddenly you feel some wetness coming from your vagina. Did you pee on yourself or did your water break?

Pick the 2 statements that are accurate regarding Ruptured Membranes..

  • 1 – Amniotic fluid has a distinctive odor 
  • 2 – It’s not near your due date so you could not have broken your water. 
  • 3 – The fluid keep coming out of your vagina.
  • 4 – You are not having any pain  or any other signs of labor, so your water must have not broken .

Answer is 1 & 3 – do not have to be in labor to break your water. It’s called Premature Rupture of Membranes.  You can break your water before you are term it’s called  preterm premature rupture of membranes.   Amniotic fluid has a distinctive smell, different from urine.  Fluid will continuously come from the vagina sometimes, sometimes it will leak for a short time, stop and then do it again.  Bottom line – don’t guess notify your provider immediately because they are a better judge if you broke your water, don’t be surprised if they ask you to be seen either at the office or at the hospital.

Not sure? Than you need to take our birthing classes

You can register here for our baby care and breast feeding classes -= babies do come with instructions! Did you know we have GIFT CERTIFICATES – Your family and friends can give you a loving gift that will last a life time – our gift certificates are perfect for mommies to be, as a maternity and shower gift – they can be used for our birthing classes and of course if you want a natural delivery in our center.

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Nurse Jackie says,
"Babies DO come with Instructions"



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Nothing to do at home?

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Its BABY MAKING TIME! We just had to post this. We all know what happens during blackouts. If you are home with your loved ones, you are either practicing making babies or making babies.

Now is the time to be thinking of a Natural Childbirth, far away from a hospital! The Birthing Center of NY is a Natural Childbirth Center, think of us as a 3 star hotel for you and your soon to be.

Take a virtual tour of our center, and sign up for our virtual Birthing Classes – Lets all be ready for baby!

Be ready for baby with our birthing classes – You can register here for our baby care and breast feeding classes -= babies do come with instructions! Did you know we have GIFT CERTIFICATES – Your family and friends can give you a loving gift that will last a life time – our gift certificates are perfect for mommies to be, as a maternity and shower gift – they can be used for our birthing classes and of course if you want a natural delivery in our center.

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Nurse Jackie says,
"Babies DO come with Instructions"



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Can breast milk be stored?

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Your plan is to feed your baby Breast milk only. Can Breast Milk be stored ?   Which statement is incorrect ? 

  1. At room temperature (77°F or colder) for up to 4 hours.
  2. In the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  3. In the freezer for about 6 months is best; up to 12 months is acceptable.
  4. Fresh breast milk or pumped breast milk should be used immediately and never stored .

Correct answer is 4 – You never know what the universe holds for you. Be prepared, have that extra supply of milk your baby may need . 

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Nurse Jackie says,
"Babies DO come with Instructions"



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You’re pregnant with a 100.4 temperature – what should you do?

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Imaginary Case Study: You’re pregnant and you have a temperature above 100.4 for 2 days and you are coughing. What should you NOT do – there can be more than one incorrect thing to do. PICK THE THINGS YOU SHOULD NOT DO:

1- In case you are admitted to a hospital you should make sure the following people accompany you, Your husband, doula, mother and of course your best friend who is your support.

2-  Do not go to your provider office go to your nearest hospital ER, and immediately let them know you have a fever for 2 days

3-  You should go to your provider office to get immediate care

4-  You should notify your doctor immediately

5 – You should use a mask or  something that looks like a mask, wear gloves

6-  You should make sure you distance yourself from others

7-  Don’t forget to kiss you loves ones before you leave since there is a possibility you may be isolated

8 – Check other household people for signs and symptoms

9 – You do not have difficulty breathing so there is no need for any concern right now

10 –  Hand washing or use of sanitizer is only necessary if you know you touched something

11 –  For prevention of contracting the virus a mask should always be worn in the public whether you are sick or not 

12-  You only need to wear a mask if you are infected or coughing, have a fever or signs of the flu or cold

The correct answers. What you should not do !!
1, 3, 7, 8 ,9 ,10

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You are having complications while in labor at a Birthing Center or home birth – what do you do?

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Complications during labor are not uncommon. However, your decision to have a natural childbirth outside of a hospital can present a few challenges. Do you know what to do?

  • Transfer to a nearby hospital for care?
  • Do NOT transfer because you want a non-hospital birth?

When complications arise, the place of delivery is not relevant if it impedes the health of you and your baby. No birthing center or home birth can guarantee, nor should you trust if they do, that if you have complications during labor your will not need a hospital for medical intervention. A healthy baby and mother are the ultimate goal.

Not sure? Than you need to take our birthing classes – You can register here for our baby care and breast feeding classes -= babies do come with instructions! Did you know we have GIFT CERTIFICATES – Your family and friends can give you a loving gift that will last a life time – our gift certificates are perfect for mommies to be, as a maternity and shower gift – they can be used for our birthing classes and of course if you want a natural delivery in our center.

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Nurse Jackie says,
"Babies DO come with Instructions"



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Nurse Jackie Weekly Tip – Burping Baby 3-7-2020

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You have just Breastfeed your baby. Should you make sure your baby burps during and after feeding?

  • Yes, A baby must always be burped between and after feeding 
  • No, When breast feeding they get less air and may not need to burp
  • You should burp the baby every 5- 10 min
  • Babies should not be burped at all

Not sure? Than you need to take our birthing classes – You can register here for our baby care and breast feeding classes -= babies do come with instructions! Did you know we have GIFT CERTIFICATES – Your family and friends can give you a loving gift that will last a life time – our gift certificates are perfect for mommies to be or as a maternity and shower gift – they can be used for our birthing classes and if you want a natural delivery in our center.

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Nurse Jackie says,
"Babies DO come with Instructions"



Thinking about a Natural Child Birth - The Way Nature Intended?
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Heartbeat Bears are perfect pregnancy keepsakes

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As a unique gift for your or friend that is expecting a baby. There is nothing more precious to an expectant mother than the sound of her baby’s heartbeat. My Baby’s Heartbeat Bear provides everything you need to capture the sound of your baby’s heartbeat and create a keepsake that will be cherished forever.

Our kit includes an adorable stuffed animal, and a 20 second red heart recorder that will easily preserve the sound of your baby’s heartbeat.