Quick Answer:Yes—your water can break even if your cervix isn’t dilated. That’s because the amniotic sac can tear anywhere, and fluid can still leak through…
Author: Carole Falletta
Carole Falletta, MS, MA, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC, RNC-EFM, IBCLC, LCCE
- Carole is a nurse practitioner with over 30 years of experience in nursing, specializing in women's health, newborn care, and reproductive and postpartum mental health. Actively practicing in healthcare, she supports women and families during the perinatal journey through compassionate, evidence-based care. A dual board-certified nurse practitioner in psychiatric and family health, Carole is also an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, combining her clinical expertise and passion for education to empower mothers and babies.
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Navigating Mixed Emotions During Pregnancy
So, you’re pregnant—and your emotions are all over the place. One moment you feel excited, the next you’re overwhelmed with uncertainty. Maybe you’ve always wanted…
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Let Them Help: A Gentle Reminder for Moms
Modern women are strong, capable, independent—and many of us pride ourselves on doing it all. We’re used to managing our schedules, handling responsibilities, solving problems,…
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Newborn Discharge Checklist: What to Expect When Taking Baby Home
There’s nothing quite like the moment you pack up your tiny, swaddled baby and head home for the very first time. It’s exciting, a little…
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Using a Nipple Shield for Nursing: What You Need to Know
“My baby couldn’t latch in the hospital, and the nurse gave me a nipple shield. I’ve been using it ever since—should I keep going with…
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Healing After Birth: Real Timelines for Vaginal and C-Section Recovery
One of the most common questions new moms ask is: “How long will it take to feel normal again?” The truth is, recovery after childbirth…
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Skip the Pitocin? How Hospitals Are Using Breast Pumps to Gently Start Labor
If you’re nearing your due date—or maybe even past it—you might be wondering what your options are for starting labor. For many years, Pitocin (a…
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Induction or C-Section Planned? Here’s Why You Might Still Want a Birth Class
Here’s What You Need to Know If you’re pregnant and know your baby’s arrival is scheduled—whether it’s an induction of labor or a planned cesarean—you…
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How Your Baby Can Boost Your Mental Well-Being in Unexpected Ways
Becoming a parent is life-changing in so many ways. While much of the focus is on the challenges of postpartum life, there’s another side to…
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From Wobbly to Walking: How Your Baby Builds Strength in the First Year
Watching your baby grow stronger is one of the most exciting parts of parenthood! From holding up their head to rolling, sitting, and eventually walking,…