Category: Labor & Delivery

Throughout your pregnancy, you’ve likely become rather familiar with the term “contractions.” And, depending on how far along you are, you may have already felt some already. Those early Braxton Hicks contractions that made your stomach feel hard and tight are just a warm-up for your uterus.  Contractions are the muscle contractions happening within your

As you come to the end of your pregnancy, you might be willing to do just about anything to induce labor and get that baby out! After reading up on old wives tales, you might find chomping on your third bowl of pineapple, while your significant other whips up a batch of hot wings and

Southdale ObGyn is excited to partner with M-Health Fairview to provide you with evidence based strategies developed to enhance and expedite your recovery after a scheduled cesarean section (c-section),  called “ERAS” (enhanced recovery after surgery). Enhanced recovery is a way of caring for women after a c-section to help them get better faster. All of

Today, pregnant women have many choices, and the core of all of these is to have a healthy baby. While there are different options available to create a unique birth experience, it is important to understand that you and your baby’s health should always be the top priority. Although women have been giving birth for thousands of years, it is medical advances and resources that have made birth much

From the moment you became pregnant, how many times have you thought “How come no one told me about this?” The morning sickness that may actually be all-day sickness. The excessive discharge. The itchy stomach. The ultra-sensitive (and um, already leaky) nipples. You probably found yourself Googling a variety of “strange” events, just to find out that they’re totally normal.   Before

You may have heard or read that changing positions during labor can help ease the pain and sometimes speed up the process. Certain positions are better at specific times.  These seven recommendations can be your guide, but listen to your body and change positions as needed. If you find a position that works for you,

Your baby is finally on the way and it’s time to get to the hospital. Did you pack your overnight bag? Here are some helpful hints on packing your bag for the hospital stay and bringing home baby. We recommend packing a bag about two weeks before your due date. For Mom:  Any toiletries that