Nurse Jackie’s Q & A

should pregnant women get the covid vaccine
Your partner and family discuss if you should get the vaccine . Which statement is accurate? It can be harmful to the unborn and you .. Read more
Pregnant ligament stretch
You are in your second trimester. You are experiencing sharp type pain or a jabbing type of pain In your lower abdomen and the groin .. Read more
your babys stool
During the first one to two days of birth, you go to change your newborn baby’s diaper.  The baby stool is very dark green , tarry .. Read more
breastvsbottle feeding birthing center of ny
You are breast feeding your newborn and your friend is bottle feeding her baby. Which statements are true and which are false?? Always make sure .. Read more
tummy time birthing center of ny
What do you know about Tummy Time. Which statement is true? -Tummy Time starts? 1. when you bring your baby home from the Birthing Facility.2. .. Read more
Right Occiput Posterior
You will find your body going through some changes.  The skin will stretch to accommodate the growth of your abdomen as well as your breasts.  With .. Read more
hot when pregnant
As the weather changes from cold to mild to hot- One may wonder how do I dress my newborn.  Can I use a fan with the .. Read more
birthingcenter of ny heartburn and baby care
You are pregnant and you have a lot of heart burn, you’ve been told your baby will have a lot of hair.  You were told you .. Read more
Birthingcenter of ny placenta encapsulation
After having your baby, you want to use the placenta for encapsulation. Placental encapsulation is the practice of eating the placenta after it has been steamed, .. Read more
eating during early labor
You are in early labor.  You want to stay home until you are in active labor.  What should you eat ? There’s more than one correct answer! .. Read more
Using a baby pacifier birthingcenter of ny
New mothers often ask and wonder if they should give their baby a pacifier?  Do you know the answer? Two answers are incorrect! if you are .. Read more
nurse jackie breastfeeding tips
Your parents are babysitting your newborn baby so you and your partner can go out for a romantic dinner.  You have been craving Italian food.  You order .. Read more
when you should goto the doctor
You are between 25 weeks and 36 weeks pregnant. Which of the situation, should you call your OB provider and/or go to the hospital? More .. Read more
vernix
When your baby is born,  it probably will have a cheesy white coating called Vernix Caseosa.  If your baby’s vital signs of life such as breathing, color, .. Read more