The results from the two randomized trials on cervical checks at the end of pregnancy. The potential benefits and potential harms of prenatal cervical checks. How to handle a situation if your doctor traditionally does vaginal exams at the end of pregnancy, but you don’t want one for whatever reason
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Fetal Monitoring
Did you know there are different ways to monitor the baby’s heartbeat during labor and birth? Continuous electronic fetal monitoring (EFM) is common but not without its drawbacks. We discuss the pros and cons of EFM and its alternative, hands-on listening with a fetal Doppler or fetal stethoscope.
Aromatherapy during Labor for Pain Relief
Learn about aromatherapy during labor and how researchers think it might work to relieve pain. We’ll share the evidence from recent studies and whether they found aromatherapy to be effective at relieving pain and anxiety. We also discuss potential harms of aromatherapy and its effects on nursing staff.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for pain relief during labor
What is TENS and how is it used for pain relief during labor? In today’s video, we’ll share all about the evidence for using TENS during labor and how researchers think it might work. We’ll also discuss its history, if it’s linked to any adverse effects, and how you can acquire a TENS unit and learn to use it.
