Stefanie McMillin
What is a cervical lip and what do we do about it?
If at some point in labor you have a cervical check and they tell you that you have a lip of the cervix, ask where it is! If you know...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Nov 8
- 1 min
Reminder: Your baby's weight in utero cannot accurately be measured by ultrasound.
Ultrasound exams are notoriously inaccurate for predicting the weight of your baby š« An ultrasound gives an estimate of the weight of...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Oct 25
- 1 min
Benefits of prenatal pelvic floor PT
š¢ PELVIC FLOOR PSA š¢ Prenatal PT helps to lessen the burden postpartum. Seeing a pelvic floor therapist during pregnancy is...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Oct 11
- 1 min
Remaining in charge of your birth experience...
ā ļøREMINDERā ļøYou are at the top in the hierarchy of birth. š¬ Letās check your cervix... š¬ Weāre going to break your water to get things...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Sep 27
- 1 min
Water Birth
Water immersion has been shown to reduce labor pain. In fact, the use of birth tubs are a natural and effective pain-relief option that...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Sep 13
- 1 min
Scar Tissue Issues
Did you know that c-section delivery represents the most common inpatient surgical procedure performed in the United States? A c-section...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Aug 30
- 1 min
Tips for better BMs
Alright yāall, letās talk about poop. We all do it, but most of us donāt do it well. Constipation is defined as having fewer than 3 bowel...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Aug 16
- 1 min
Have you heard of the "Gentle Cesarean"?
Have you ever heard of the term gentle cesarean? Or family-centered cesarean? A few years ago, ACOG released an updated committee opinion...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Aug 2
- 1 min
Birth Planning & Overwhelm...
When it comes to birthing babies, there are a lot of decisions to be made. How do I want to give birth? And where? How do I plan to feed?...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Jul 19
- 1 min
Returning to Sex Postpartum: Cleared doesn't always mean ready
š POSTPARTUM PENETRATION š The only thing scarier than the first postpartum poop...Am I right, mamas? Okay, but real talk. Being...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Labor Hack: Double Hip Squeeze
š¤ THE DOUBLE HIP SQUEEZE š¤ A commonly used comfort measure in labor...and a fan favorite! The hip squeeze can be so helpful to ease the...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Jun 21
- 1 min
5 Tips for a Successful VBAC
Are you planning on having a VBAC? Here are 5ļøā£ tips to help you prepare for a vaginal birth after cesareanšš¼ ā³ Find a provider that is...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Interventions Should be the Exception, Not the Norm...
Yāall, interventions in maternity care should be the exception, not the norm. Most births in the US are characterized by the routine use...
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Stefanie McMillin
- May 24
- 1 min
Pelvic PT is about more than just the Pelvic Floor...
Pelvic floor physical therapy is not just about the pelvic floor. Or kegels. It is so much more than that. We have to stop chasing...
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Stefanie McMillin
- May 12
- 1 min
5 Reasons Why Vaginas are the GOAT
Here are a few reasons why vaginas are the GOATšš¼ 1ļøā£ The vagina is able to deny the entrance of something as small as a pinkie...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Apr 26
- 1 min
5 placenta facts that will blow your mindā¦
1. The placenta? Yeah. Sheās edible. Birthing people have been ingesting their placentas for thousands of years in hopes of receiving...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Apr 14
- 1 min
Showering the Mother
Iāve always thought it was interesting how baby showers are traditionally done. When, as women and mothers, we have been where this new...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Mar 29
- 1 min
Postpartum is Forever
Planning for postpartum is just as important as planning for birth, if not more so! Hear me out...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Benefits of the Big O
Not only are orgasms pleasurable, they come with a ton of health benefits... Improve sleep - Orgasms have some serious sedating powers...
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Stefanie McMillin
- Mar 1
- 1 min
5 Tips for Pain with Sex After Baby
Did you know that 9/10 women experience pain with sex after they deliver their baby. That is a pretty freaking high number! My biggest...
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