Posts in High RIsk Pregnancy
Don't Suffer in Silence
Don't Suffer in Silence

Women tend to downplay symptoms so that they go unreported. When we do finally speak up, our concerns are sometimes dismissed and underplayed, even more so if we are not white aheteror if we are not heteronormative. Unfortunately, this downplaying and dismissiveness has caused grave repercussions, particulary causing a huge increase in the maternal mortality rate in this country. This blog is going to hi-light some times throughout your pregnancy and postpartum journey when you absolutely need to speak up and advocate for your care.

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4th Trimester, Birth, Birth Doulas, Breastfeeding, Cesarean Birth, Complications, Doulas, Epidurals, High RIsk Pregnancy, Hospital Birth, Illness, Labor, Postpartum Recovery, Pregnancy, Self-careHeather Clementspregnancy, pregnancy complications, labor, labor and delivery, doula, labor doula, postpartum, postpartum recovery, postpartum doula
Places to Give Birth in the Triangle
Places to Give Birth in the Triangle

You just found out you are pregnant. Congratulations! Now you have to figure out where to have this baby. Thankfully, Raleigh and the surrounding areas offer a lot of birth options. Take a look at our latest blog about where you can have your baby in the Triangle of NC.

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Birth, Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Cesarean Birth, Complications, Doulas, High RIsk Pregnancy, Hospital Birth, Labor, Pregnancy, Premature Baby, Prenatal Care, Birth CenterHeather Clementslabor, labor doula, labor and delivery, pregnancy, pregnancy complications, high risk pregnancy, midwife, OBGYN, birth center, birthing center birth, hospital birth, hospital
What to Know About Pre-Eclampsia
What to Know About Pre-Eclampsia

Pre-eclampsia is diagnosed when you have high blood pressure after 20 weeks of pregnancy combined with protein in your urine. Pre-eclampsia is very serious and needs to be treated by your care provider. Read our latest blog to find out more about what to expect when you receive this diagnosis.

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Birth, Birth Doulas, Birthing Partner, Complications, Doulas, High RIsk Pregnancy, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Pregnancy, Prenatal CareHeather Clementslabor, pregnancy complications, pregnancy, induction, blood pressure, magnesium, labor and delivery
The Number 1 Way to Prepare for Labor and Birth
The Number 1 Way to Prepare for Labor and Birth

Pssst….we have a secret and we want to share it with you! You may have questions about how to best prepate yourself for labor and birth. While there are certainly books to read, podcasts to listen to, stretches to do, etc…we are going to tell you the top way to prepare for birth.

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Birth, Birthing Partner, Birth Doulas, Cesarean Birth, Breech Birth, Childbirth Education, Comfort Measures, Complications, Epidurals, High RIsk Pregnancy, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Labor Augmentation, Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery, Prenatal Care, PushingHeather Clementschildbirth education, comfort measures, labor, labor support, labor and delivery, early labor, pregnancy, stages of labor
What Are My Options for Fetal Monitoring
What Are My Options for Fetal Monitoring

Most care providers will want to keep an eye on your baby while you are in labor. There are several options available for fetal monitoring. Some fetal monitoring needs to be continous and some fetal monitoring can be intermittent. Check out our newest blog post for your potential options.

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Birth, Childbirth Education, High RIsk Pregnancy, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Labor Augmentation, Pregnancy, PushingHeather Clementspregnancy, labor, labor and delivery, active labor, hospital birth, birth, fetal monitoring
What Happens if I Have Cholestasis?
What Happens if I Have Cholestasis?

June is Cholestasis Awareness Month. Cholestasis, or ICP, is a complication of pregnancy that causes extreme itching on the hands and feet as one of the most common symptoms. While a diagnosis of ICP is serious, may people have positive birth outcomes if it is treated. Take a look at our newest blog to learn more.

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Birth, Hospital Birth, Inductions, Labor, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, High RIsk Pregnancy, ComplicationsHeather Clementspregnancy, pregnancy complications, cholestasis, ICP, labor, labor and delivery