[PG] Parental Guidance - Preparing For Birth

Whether you are about to have your first baby or expecting your fifth, the birthing process can be overwhelming from beginning to end. From creating a birthing plan and preparing for labor, to navigating contractions and emergency signs to watch out for, learn the ins and outs of how to prepare yourself for birth.
Parental Guidance (PG) is a virtual initiative hosted by UHealth Jackson Children’s Care and Miami Mom Collective. It brings together educational information and family‑friendly resources through health experts to help expert parents produce epic kids.
3:20- What are the signs and stages of labor, and when should I go to the hospital?
4:53- What is false labor? How can you differentiate it from true labor?
6:46- What are some dos and don’ts leading up to your due date?
10:25- How long is the average labor, and what factors can affect its duration?
12:40- How do I deal with the nerves of going into labor for the first time?
14:05- Is there anything I can do to speed up labor?
16:00- What is the point of a birthing ball?
16:50- How is labor and delivery different for women having more than one baby?
19:15- Can you eat/drink during labor?
21:10- What should I know about epidurals?
23:16- Who is present while I give birth? Can I request a specific birthing team?
26:24- What pain relief options are available during labor? Are there any non-pharmacological pain management techniques I can use during labor?
29:00- Do I have to stay on my back if I have an epidural?
33:08- What are common complications during labor and how are they managed? How common is shoulder dystocia?
35:31- Under what circumstances might an episiotomy be recommended?
37:33- Is there a benefit to forceps or a vacuum and when would they be used?
38:50- Will my OB tell me if they are performing an episiotomy?
39:00- What are the reasons for a C-section? How is this procedure performed and what does the recovery look like?
41:37- In what situations will labor be induced and what methods are used?
43:15- Are there any specific risks associated with induction?
43:50- What factors are associated with VBAC? What risks and benefits are associated with attempting vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC)?
44:58- Are there any recommended or discouraged birthing methods?
46:36- How soon in a pregnancy should I see my OB?
47:39- How equipped is the hospital to handle emergency situations in labor?
48:07- When should I go for a follow up appointment after giving birth? What does this postpartum routine of care look like?
49:05- Are the tricks to induce labor just wives tales?