A water birth involves immersing yourself in water during labor, and usually includes actually giving birth in the water as well. Just like taking a nice, warm bath can soothe your body and mind, giving birth in that environment can be relaxing and can ease the pain of labor.1 There are many different and valid ways to give birth, and water birth isn’t for everyone. But if the idea of giving birth in a pool of water sounds appealing to you, you aren’t the only one.

The number one spot in our top 10 monthly most-read chart has been retained by Zemedikun and colleagues. The authors’ analysis of chronic conditions that are associated with periodontal disease has impressively placed top of the most-read chart for the last four months. However, we also have four new entries into the top 10 most read during November.

Nurse-midwives are an essential part of maternal health, but there is often confusion about the role and who can do it. UNLV Nursing professors Jennifer Vanderlaan and Kate Woeber explain the differences between a nurse midwife and registered nurse; why midwives have had trouble with representation in Nevada; and common misconceptions about the position.

The Governor’s Office said Monday that moves have been made to ensure staffing needs for pediatric care as RSV, flu, and COVID-19 cases overwhelm pediatric hospitals.

As Nevada continues to see an uptick in respiratory illnesses impacting children, the state announced on Monday that it will fast track some nursing licenses to assist with the influx of pediatric patients.

Cesarean delivery, also known as a C-section, may be the most common surgery in the U.S. It accounts for the delivery method in about one out of three births, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)[1].

Between the role's autonomy and the hours's flexibility, there's never been a better time to be a Nurse Practitioner (NP).

We've talked a lot about how the pandemic has changed how we do things. Now we're finding out what's changed when it comes to having a baby. New data from the CDC finds more women are giving birth at home than before the pandemic.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and education is a huge component to helping reduce these violent acts. Angela Amar, Dean of the UNLV School of Nursing, shares her forensic nursing expertise on the prevalence of sexual assault cases, common misconceptions, and how nurses can provide victims with key resources.

What is water immersion, and how could this process help more women through labor and delivery? Dr. Jennifer Vanderlaan, UNLV Nursing professor and maternal health expert, explains the benefits of water births and what expecting families should know if they choose this method.

Nursing shortages are causing issues for hospitals across the country, including Southern Nevada, but while COVID-19 made the situation worse, shortages have existed for decades before. UNLV Nursing Professor and BSN Program Director Angela Silvestri-Elmore explains the systemic circumstances that have perpetuated past and present labor issues; and what needs to be normalized for nurses to provide a high level of care within and outside shortage-related conditions.

Why is gun violence considered a public health issue? UNLV School of Nursing Dean Angela Amar returns to the podcast to explain gun violence from a nurse leader perspective. Topics include potential preventive measures; the long-term mental health implications stemming from these incidents; and the risks of becoming desensitized to shootings in our society.