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Kate Stafford, RN, is a staff nurse on the night shift at a small rural hospital in Bangor, Maine. In a community unit where maternity staff take on broad bedside responsibilities, she supports families through active labor and helps patients recognize when to head into triage. Her hospital background includes cross-coverage across emergency, medical-surgical, and maternity floors. Stafford received an associate degree and a bachelor of science in nursing.

Is It Common to Get a Cold Before Labor?
Does Baby Heart Rate Increase With Contractions?
Does Losing Your Mucus Plug Hurt & What Happens Next?
Reasons Why Your Baby Won’t Drop Before Labor
How to Check How Dilated You Are and The Risks Involved
Are Leg Cramps a Sign of Labor or Just Pregnancy Pain?
What Color Is Amniotic Fluid? What the Colors Mean
What Does the Toco Number Mean During Labor?
How Much Blood Is a Normal Bloody Show?
Can You Feel Contractions in Your Back?
Can You Feel Contractions in Your Ribs?
Do Cervical Checks Cause Contractions?
What Does It Mean When Your Cervix Is Soft?
Does baby heart rate go up during contraction?
How Soon Does Labor Start After Bloody Show?
Can Your Water Break Without Dilation?
How Early Do You Start Dilating Before Labor?
Can Your Water Break and Not Have Contractions?
How Close Do Contractions Need to Be to Push?
Contractions Are 20 Minutes Apart. What Does This Mean?
What Does a Very Active Baby in the Womb at Night Mean?
When Do I Need to Stop Smoking Weed While Pregnant?
Is Pooping a Lot a Sign of Labor?
Can a Cervical Check Cause Dilation?
Can You Lose Your Mucus Plug Slowly?
Is It Normal for Contractions to Start and Then Stop?
How Far Apart for Contractions to Go to Hospital?
How to Check If You Are Dilated at Home
What Do Small Contractions Look Like on a Monitor?
What Happens After a Membrane Sweep? A Timeline