Labor and Delivery

Yes, this is normal. Doctors explain that after giving birth, doctors often explain to mothers that they will experience some level of vaginal bleeding with mucus, uterine tissues, and other uterine materials. This discharge is called lochia, and it’s a normal part of the postpartum period. Still, since hemorrhage or excessive bleeding is a risk […]

Forceps delivery is a form of assisted delivery or instrumental delivery wherein the healthcare provider uses an instrument (forceps or vacuum) to guide the baby out of the birth canal. Some practitioners still use forceps to this day - when absolutely necessary - but the truth is that it has already fallen out of favor […]

It is your second time being pregnant and while you are excited for baby #2 to arrive, you may also be worrying that may go through pregnancy differently. This is especially true if first one was through a C-section due to certain conditions. But, you are now given the opportunity to deliver naturally. What do […]

Mothers who are about to give birth often spend some time searching for things to expect during labor and delivery. Often, they want to have a glimpse of what will happen once they are in the hospital or birthing clinic. Will they need intravenous fluid? What medications will the doctor give? How long before they […]

When inside the uterus, the fetus is surrounded by a membranous sac which is fluid-filled known as the amniotic sac. This sac protects the baby and cushions it from any trauma and pressure during your pregnancy. When the sac ruptures, fluid from the sac flows out through the cervix and vagina. This rupture of membranes […]

“When a woman gives birth, two are born: a baby from the womb of its mother, and a mother.”For the mamas-to-be, to say that pregnancy is a roller coaster is an understatement. When you’re nearing the finish line, the rush of nerves and excitement is overwhelming. But it’s okay, mama! Being prepared always helps. A big […]

Water birth is a natural way of giving birth in a deep bath or birthing pool. Being in water during labor has been demonstrated to reduce discomfort and to be more calming and soothing as compared to being out of water. One good thing about water birth Philippines is that it provides you the support […]

Pregnancy complications are often dealt with using refined medical techniques. One of them is assisted delivery, more specifically: assisted vacuum delivery or forceps delivery. Though there is nothing to be scared about, it is necessary to know the various ways in which childbirth could possibly happen. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-delivery/hospital-bag-for-baby-checklist/ Assisted Vacuum Delivery and Forceps Delivery, Defined As the name suggests, […]

Recently, a viral Tiktok video showing a frank breech baby made the rounds on social media. It showed the newborn baby with her legs over her head, which is a very uncommon position for newborn babies. How exactly did this happen, and what does it mean to give birth to a baby in the frank breech […]

The end of a pregnancy is often not determined by the mother, but rather her body, the baby, and what the doctors deem fit. While vaginal birth is known to be the preferred choice during childbirth, C-section is an option many women consider actively- sometimes by choice, sometimes due to circumstances. LSCS is short for […]