For those electing to do this test, the Glucose Tolerance Test is done around 28 weeks of pregnancy and helps to determine how your body reacts to a significant amount of sugar being consumed all at once.
Basic information about the GTT can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
Note: Although linked here for educational purposes it is not our belief that all information presented by the State or other organizations is without bias. Please research each topic carefully before making a decision for your family.
GBS is an area of study where you will need to research the information about it, determine if you would like to be tested at all and determine how or if you would like to treat should the test results come back positive.
Basic information about GBS can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
And still more information can be found HERE.
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The topic of RhoGAM affects mothers who have an Rh Negative blood type. Your blood type and your baby's blood type may be incompatible with each other. And although your baby will likely fair wonderfully this pregnancy, future pregnancies could be a risk. Learn more about Rh Factors in pregnancy to determine if a RhoGAM shot may be needed at some point in time.
Basic information about RhoGAM can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
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If you have had a c-section in the past, understanding the risks and benefits of having a VBAC is very important. Please take the time to research the topic in detail so that you are confident that the decisions you are making are right for your family.
Basic information about VBAC can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
And still more information can be found HERE.
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ROM, or, having your waters break before labor is a topic that is not given much thought until it happens. Doing a little bit of research on the topic now will help you to navigate the decisions that you will be making in labor should this happen to you.
Basic information about ROM can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
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Basic information about Breech Birth can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
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Basic information about ECV can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
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Newborn screening refers to screenings performed on newborns shortly after birth to protect them from the dangerous effects of disorders that otherwise may not be detected for several days, months or even years.
Basic information about the Newborn Screening can be found HERE.
Information from the State of MO on this topic is found HERE.
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Hearing Screening refers to a hearing test done on your baby in the first few weeks of life. It is often done before babies leave the hospital. As a homebirth midwife I do not offer this test. I suggest that you take your baby to the pediatrician within the first couple weeks after delivery to have this screening done.
Basic information about the Newborn Hearing Test can be found HERE.
Information from the State of MO on this topic is found HERE.
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Newborn Eye Ointment is given routinely at births that take place in the hospital but many mothers are second guessing whether this is something that is necessary or is this an intervention that can be skipped. Research to find out if your baby is at risk for an eye infection at birth or if you can forego this treatment.
Basic information about Erythromycin can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
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A shot of Vitamin K is given routinely at births that take place in the hospital but many mothers are second guessing whether this is something that is necessary for them. Research to find out if your baby is at risk or if you can choose to forego this intervention.
Basic information about the Vitamin K Shot can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
Information from the State of MO on this topic is HERE.
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Hep B is given routinely at births that take place in the hospital but many mothers are second guessing whether this is necessary. Research to find out if your baby is at risk or if you can choose to forego this vaccine.
Basic information about the Hepatitis B Vaccine can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
Information from the State of MO on this topic is HERE.
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Basic information about this topic can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
And still more information can be found HERE.
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Basic information about this topic can be found HERE.
A more in depth look can be found HERE.
And still more information can be found HERE.
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