Can you tell me more about using nitrous for pain control during labor? I found out that lots of people use it in the UK but I can’t find any hospital around me that offers it. What’s the deal? Is it not safe? —Sarah B. Hospitals in the U.S. are beginning to have nitrous oxide available to women for…
I have heard that the NuvaRing releases hormones locally, not systemically like the pill, but I don’t really understand what that means. Can you explain? –Terri K. It is correct that the NuvaRing, which you place in your vagina for 3 weeks, releases hormones directly into the vagina. That’s what “locally” means. However, those hormones are absorbed through the…
I am 13 weeks pregnant now. Is it safe to have sex with my husband during this time? I am wondering if having sex causes any harm to my baby or not. -Joyita I. Sex during pregnancy, for the most part, is totally safe and won’t hurt you or the baby in any way. As long as your midwife…
Hi, lately I’ve been feeling unusual, unlike myself. The past two to three weeks I have been constantly feeling very bloated, quite nauseous, gassy, and constipated (on and off). I’ve been having backaches, headaches and have been feeling incredibly drained. As well as that my stomach has been feeling strange in general, gurgling and making sounds all the time despite…
Hi there! I’m Sharon, I’m 15 years old, I live in Holland and I would love to study for becoming a midwife. Could you tell me if it’s possible to find a job as a midwife in America? And to become a midwife in America, is it necessary to study in America or can I also study in Holland? I…
Hello, my name is Josie and I’m 8 weeks pregnant. Today after intercourse I noticed a little bleeding but nothing major and no pain came with it. This is also the first time I’ve spotted during the pregnancy. Is this normal? Should I get checked? Thanks. -Josie S. It is great that you did not have any pain or…