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Kristi Macias, RN, LCCE, is an in-house health writer for Biology Insights covering childbirth and labor preparation. She has about 20 years of nursing experience, including a decade on staff in labor and delivery. Macias continues to lead weekend prenatal classes and hospital tours for expectant parents in Henderson, Nevada.

Baby’s Head Engaged: How Long Until Labor?Pregnancy
Can Cleaning Actually Induce Labor?Pregnancy
What Is a Nursery? Designing a Safe and Healthy Space Kids
Can You Sleep During Early Labor?Pregnancy
Is an Anterior or Posterior Placenta Better?Pregnancy
Is Bloody Show the Same as Losing Your Mucus Plug?Pregnancy
Where Is the Cervix in Pregnancy and How Does It Change?Pregnancy
What Does It Actually Feel Like to Give Birth?Pregnancy
What Happens in the Third Stage of Labor?Pregnancy
How to Avoid Pooping While Giving Birth Pregnancy
Can I Touch and Hold My Newborn Baby If I Have COVID-19?Immunity
Can Headaches Be a Sign of Labor?Pregnancy
How to Make a Baby Drop: Safe Ways to Encourage Engagement Pregnancy
What Are the Signs Your Cervix Is Softening?Pregnancy
Can Sitting on the Toilet Induce Labor?Pregnancy
Are Mood Swings a Sign That Labor Is Near?Pregnancy
What to Eat to Prevent Tearing During Birth Pregnancy
What to Do When Your Breasts Start Leaking During Pregnancy Pregnancy
How Does Spicy Food Induce Labor?Pregnancy
What Is a Caput Succedaneum and Is It Serious?Kids
Is It Possible to Give Birth Without Pain?Pregnancy
Does Delivering the Placenta Hurt?Pregnancy
Does Walking Help You Dilate During Labor?Pregnancy
Why Do You Pee So Much When Pregnant?Pregnancy
Can You Give Birth Naturally With Herpes?Pregnancy
What Is a Second Degree Tear in Childbirth?Pregnancy
What Is Lamaze? The Philosophy and Techniques Explained Pregnancy
What Is Cervical Effacement and How Is It Measured?Pregnancy
What Is Turtling Syndrome During Childbirth?Pregnancy
Do You Get Hot Flashes Before Labor?Pregnancy