Nurse offers preparation advice for pregnant women

Nurse offers preparation advice for pregnant women

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RICHMOND, Va. — Having a baby is a natural and common part of life, but it is a terrifying endeavor for many women.

While delivery is the culmination of the nine-month process, there are dozens of questions to be answered while the bun is still in the oven.

Labor and delivery nurse Breanne Clinger has taken it upon herself to answer some of these questions in an accessible way for women who may not have the time to take a class.

Clinger's website, Mommy To Be Prep, addresses topics like birth plans, true labor vs. false labor and how to help control nausea and vomiting.

(Photo: Kim Peterson)
(Photo: Kim Peterson)

"...There's so much information out there anyway," Clinger said. "But I think it helps that I am in the hospital and I work one-on-one with the women."

In one post, Clinger includes a pregnancy nausea relief care package people can make for their friend or family member who doesn't feel well during their pregnancy.

The nurse launched her website in January and said she loves teaching women. Clinger is a Utah native but now works at a hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

In high school, she traveled to Kenya to educate women about tracking their menstrual cycles, and she said watching them become empowered through knowledge inspired her.

"...I love teaching the women to help them feel more comfortable, because it's such a scary thing when you're pregnant when you have your first newborn baby," Clinger said.

Clinger doesn't think any woman will feel completely prepared to have a baby, but the more prepared she becomes and the more knowledge she gains, the safer she may feel in the labor and delivery process.

What you should bring to the hospital:
  • Picture ID and insurance card
  • Your favorite pillow
  • Lip balm
  • Items to keep yourself busy
  • Slippers or flip flops
  • Relaxation/diversion tools
  • Going home outfit
  • Carseat
(Read about more items at: Mommy-To-Be Prep)

The labor and delivery process may even go slower if the mother is nervous or scared, Clinger said.

"Having them feel knowledgeable, I think it just empowers a woman," Clinger said.

Clinger hopes the women who read her website come away feeling a little more prepared and comfortable for labor and delivery and knowing that it's going to be OK.

"I don't want anyone to walk in super nervous, super scared, but that they're going to be well taken care of and the more knowledge that they have, the better that they can help their nurse help them," Clinger said.

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