Nurse Jackie’s Q & A

feeding baby
Every women has the right to choose how she wishes to feed her newborn. If you're formula feeding, which is the incorrect statement! -If milk isn't being stimulated .. Read more
Happy New Year 2021
You are going to a small intimate affair (keeping in compliance with Covid 19 guidelines)  Wait!! I’m pregnant-can I dance? Dancing is a safe and fun way to exercise .. Read more
Dont drink when pregnant
We’re preparing, baking cookies, going to holiday parties, shopping in a frenzy for that perfect  gift. About to just celebrate the season with friendship, great food .. Read more
is linea alba normal during pregnancy
You are full-term and  it is  your first child.  The baby is moving just fine . You are having  contractions that are strong and yet tolerable. Your Birthing Plan is .. Read more
nurse jackies tip are you feeding baby properly
How do you know you are feeding your baby adequately ( trick question) .  Which answer is incorrect? Your baby has adequate pees and poosYour .. Read more
is linea alba normal during pregnancy
You are pregnant in your second trimester . You are getting dressed and you notice a  dark line from your navel down your abdomen.  Which answer is .. Read more
Right Occiput Posterior
In Right Occiput Posterior (ROP), baby is head down and the back is to the side- the mother’s right side. This position can be deceptively .. Read more
blood clots after birth
You just had your baby.  When you go to the bathroom to refresh yourself you see blood clots. Is this normal? Which are the correct answers? .. Read more
baby first bath
Nurse Jackie's tip of the week for 8-25-20 It’s time to give your newborn his first bath. What is the recommended time frame that the .. Read more
nurse jackies tip for 8-15-20
Your beautiful baby girl is two days old.  When you change her diaper you see mucus with a streak of blood from the vagina.  Why? This is .. Read more
true real or false labor
You are 38 weeks pregnant and experiencing  lower abdominal and back pain . You are not sure if this is true, real labor or false labor, Braxton Hicks contractions.  How .. Read more
no sleep with baby
You have not had a good night’s sleep in a while. You are feeling a little overwhelmed. The baby has been crying for a while .. Read more
blood pressure and pregnancy
I’m in my first trimester and my blood pressure is a little high .  They recommend that I take  low dose Aspirin.  What is the incorrect answer? 1 .. Read more
placenta encapsulation
You just gave birth to your pride and joy and you want to encapsulate your placenta. However, your placenta is meconium stained, can you still .. Read more