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Tag: golden hour

Terms Explained: what’s Vitamin K?

October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

You're looking at your adorable newborn, welcoming them to the world, and then somebody's asking you about giving them some kind of a shot?! What IS Vitamin K, anyway?

Posted in birth, parenting, postpartumTagged birth, birth plan, decision making, decisions, delivery, golden hour, human development, human milk, newborn, newborn procedures, research, science, shots, terms explained, vitamin k

What is a birth plan for?

July 7, 2021May 1, 2024 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

A birth plan is a list of your preferences for birth. You might be wondering, "What's the point of that?!" I get that. But I believe birth plans still have at least two valuable purposes.

Posted in birthTagged birth, birth plan, decision making, decisions, delivery, doula, golden hour, labor, labor doula, midwife, nurse, obgyn, pregnancy, services, suggestions, support, tips

Terms Explained: what is an Apgar score?

June 6, 2021May 25, 2021 Abby JorgensenLeave a comment

Have you ever wondered what apgar is? Or, just as accurately, WHO apgar is?

Posted in birthTagged apgar, apgar score, birth, delivery, golden hour, newborn, science, terms explained
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