The vaginal exam is an over-used procedure that is a disruption of the laboring woman's process. The internal exam to check cervix dilation is one of the most common procedures done on a laboring woman. Its usefulness is rarely questioned.Read more...
Nuchal Cord
The presence of a nuchal cord is a very common occurrence during birth. Around a third of all babies are born with the umbilical cord around their neck. How and when it ends up there will be different for individual babies, Read more...
This article shares information about the common practice of checking for a nuchal cord during the second stage of labour, and unlooping or cutting the cord – interventions that are not evidence-based and can cause birth trauma. Read more...
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