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In April, one of our Delfina moms came into the hospital with contractions and a high heart rate. Immediately, the hospitalist was wary. The mom’s heart rate was in the 120s—outside of the normal range. They sprang into action, running an EKG, an echo, and other tests to figure out what was wrong. By the time they were done, the mom’s heart rate was even higher. But the baby was okay—what was going on?
“Dad got the bright idea, ‘Hey, we’ve been tracking her pulse on the Delfina app,’” recounted Dr. Cynthia Rios, the mom’s OBGYN. “When they saw it at home, she was running 118-120.”
“So they noticed, ok, this is your normal.”
The mom’s cardiac workup came back negative, and she was able to go home. “They were both grateful that they were able to continue the pregnancy,” Dr. Rios said.
Even though a heart rate in the 120s is higher than “normal,” this mom's normal was different. And because this family had been keeping track of that data, they could inform their providers and get mom the right care at the right time.
The body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and keeping up with the changes can be hard. But without knowing what’s normal for you, you won’t be able to know what’s abnormal. By understanding what’s going on with your body, you can advocate for yourself better in a hospital setting.
Being able to advocate for yourself confidently is important. When you feel like you don’t have control over your birth experience, it can be traumatic. In a 2017 survey of over 2,000 moms who experienced a traumatic birth, a lack or loss of control and issues of communication were the two most common reasons that women cited as the cause for their trauma. The moms believe this experience could have been prevented with better communication between them and their doctors and if they had asked for or refused certain interventions.
During birth, you want to feel like you’re in control and that your doctors will listen to you. If something isn’t going the way you want it to or if you think a provider is misunderstanding your experience, it’s important to speak up. And if you’re tracking your own data, you can bring the receipts.
So how can you know your own normal? Here are some things you can do to understand your body during pregnancy.
We’re empowering our Delfina members to know their normal. By tracking your data with the Delfina app, you can come into every appointment with a better understanding of your symptoms and body and feel more in control of your pregnancy journey.
To learn more about becoming a Delfina member, reach out to us here.
In April, one of our Delfina moms came into the hospital with contractions and a high heart rate. Immediately, the hospitalist was wary. The mom’s heart rate was in the 120s—outside of the normal range. They sprang into action, running an EKG, an echo, and other tests to figure out what was wrong. By the time they were done, the mom’s heart rate was even higher. But the baby was okay—what was going on?
“Dad got the bright idea, ‘Hey, we’ve been tracking her pulse on the Delfina app,’” recounted Dr. Cynthia Rios, the mom’s OBGYN. “When they saw it at home, she was running 118-120.”
“So they noticed, ok, this is your normal.”
The mom’s cardiac workup came back negative, and she was able to go home. “They were both grateful that they were able to continue the pregnancy,” Dr. Rios said.
Even though a heart rate in the 120s is higher than “normal,” this mom's normal was different. And because this family had been keeping track of that data, they could inform their providers and get mom the right care at the right time.
The body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and keeping up with the changes can be hard. But without knowing what’s normal for you, you won’t be able to know what’s abnormal. By understanding what’s going on with your body, you can advocate for yourself better in a hospital setting.
Being able to advocate for yourself confidently is important. When you feel like you don’t have control over your birth experience, it can be traumatic. In a 2017 survey of over 2,000 moms who experienced a traumatic birth, a lack or loss of control and issues of communication were the two most common reasons that women cited as the cause for their trauma. The moms believe this experience could have been prevented with better communication between them and their doctors and if they had asked for or refused certain interventions.
During birth, you want to feel like you’re in control and that your doctors will listen to you. If something isn’t going the way you want it to or if you think a provider is misunderstanding your experience, it’s important to speak up. And if you’re tracking your own data, you can bring the receipts.
So how can you know your own normal? Here are some things you can do to understand your body during pregnancy.
We’re empowering our Delfina members to know their normal. By tracking your data with the Delfina app, you can come into every appointment with a better understanding of your symptoms and body and feel more in control of your pregnancy journey.
To learn more about becoming a Delfina member, reach out to us here.
In April, one of our Delfina moms came into the hospital with contractions and a high heart rate. Immediately, the hospitalist was wary. The mom’s heart rate was in the 120s—outside of the normal range. They sprang into action, running an EKG, an echo, and other tests to figure out what was wrong. By the time they were done, the mom’s heart rate was even higher. But the baby was okay—what was going on?
“Dad got the bright idea, ‘Hey, we’ve been tracking her pulse on the Delfina app,’” recounted Dr. Cynthia Rios, the mom’s OBGYN. “When they saw it at home, she was running 118-120.”
“So they noticed, ok, this is your normal.”
The mom’s cardiac workup came back negative, and she was able to go home. “They were both grateful that they were able to continue the pregnancy,” Dr. Rios said.
Even though a heart rate in the 120s is higher than “normal,” this mom's normal was different. And because this family had been keeping track of that data, they could inform their providers and get mom the right care at the right time.
The body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and keeping up with the changes can be hard. But without knowing what’s normal for you, you won’t be able to know what’s abnormal. By understanding what’s going on with your body, you can advocate for yourself better in a hospital setting.
Being able to advocate for yourself confidently is important. When you feel like you don’t have control over your birth experience, it can be traumatic. In a 2017 survey of over 2,000 moms who experienced a traumatic birth, a lack or loss of control and issues of communication were the two most common reasons that women cited as the cause for their trauma. The moms believe this experience could have been prevented with better communication between them and their doctors and if they had asked for or refused certain interventions.
During birth, you want to feel like you’re in control and that your doctors will listen to you. If something isn’t going the way you want it to or if you think a provider is misunderstanding your experience, it’s important to speak up. And if you’re tracking your own data, you can bring the receipts.
So how can you know your own normal? Here are some things you can do to understand your body during pregnancy.
We’re empowering our Delfina members to know their normal. By tracking your data with the Delfina app, you can come into every appointment with a better understanding of your symptoms and body and feel more in control of your pregnancy journey.
To learn more about becoming a Delfina member, reach out to us here.
In April, one of our Delfina moms came into the hospital with contractions and a high heart rate. Immediately, the hospitalist was wary. The mom’s heart rate was in the 120s—outside of the normal range. They sprang into action, running an EKG, an echo, and other tests to figure out what was wrong. By the time they were done, the mom’s heart rate was even higher. But the baby was okay—what was going on?
“Dad got the bright idea, ‘Hey, we’ve been tracking her pulse on the Delfina app,’” recounted Dr. Cynthia Rios, the mom’s OBGYN. “When they saw it at home, she was running 118-120.”
“So they noticed, ok, this is your normal.”
The mom’s cardiac workup came back negative, and she was able to go home. “They were both grateful that they were able to continue the pregnancy,” Dr. Rios said.
Even though a heart rate in the 120s is higher than “normal,” this mom's normal was different. And because this family had been keeping track of that data, they could inform their providers and get mom the right care at the right time.
The body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and keeping up with the changes can be hard. But without knowing what’s normal for you, you won’t be able to know what’s abnormal. By understanding what’s going on with your body, you can advocate for yourself better in a hospital setting.
Being able to advocate for yourself confidently is important. When you feel like you don’t have control over your birth experience, it can be traumatic. In a 2017 survey of over 2,000 moms who experienced a traumatic birth, a lack or loss of control and issues of communication were the two most common reasons that women cited as the cause for their trauma. The moms believe this experience could have been prevented with better communication between them and their doctors and if they had asked for or refused certain interventions.
During birth, you want to feel like you’re in control and that your doctors will listen to you. If something isn’t going the way you want it to or if you think a provider is misunderstanding your experience, it’s important to speak up. And if you’re tracking your own data, you can bring the receipts.
So how can you know your own normal? Here are some things you can do to understand your body during pregnancy.
We’re empowering our Delfina members to know their normal. By tracking your data with the Delfina app, you can come into every appointment with a better understanding of your symptoms and body and feel more in control of your pregnancy journey.
To learn more about becoming a Delfina member, reach out to us here.
In April, one of our Delfina moms came into the hospital with contractions and a high heart rate. Immediately, the hospitalist was wary. The mom’s heart rate was in the 120s—outside of the normal range. They sprang into action, running an EKG, an echo, and other tests to figure out what was wrong. By the time they were done, the mom’s heart rate was even higher. But the baby was okay—what was going on?
“Dad got the bright idea, ‘Hey, we’ve been tracking her pulse on the Delfina app,’” recounted Dr. Cynthia Rios, the mom’s OBGYN. “When they saw it at home, she was running 118-120.”
“So they noticed, ok, this is your normal.”
The mom’s cardiac workup came back negative, and she was able to go home. “They were both grateful that they were able to continue the pregnancy,” Dr. Rios said.
Even though a heart rate in the 120s is higher than “normal,” this mom's normal was different. And because this family had been keeping track of that data, they could inform their providers and get mom the right care at the right time.
The body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and keeping up with the changes can be hard. But without knowing what’s normal for you, you won’t be able to know what’s abnormal. By understanding what’s going on with your body, you can advocate for yourself better in a hospital setting.
Being able to advocate for yourself confidently is important. When you feel like you don’t have control over your birth experience, it can be traumatic. In a 2017 survey of over 2,000 moms who experienced a traumatic birth, a lack or loss of control and issues of communication were the two most common reasons that women cited as the cause for their trauma. The moms believe this experience could have been prevented with better communication between them and their doctors and if they had asked for or refused certain interventions.
During birth, you want to feel like you’re in control and that your doctors will listen to you. If something isn’t going the way you want it to or if you think a provider is misunderstanding your experience, it’s important to speak up. And if you’re tracking your own data, you can bring the receipts.
So how can you know your own normal? Here are some things you can do to understand your body during pregnancy.
We’re empowering our Delfina members to know their normal. By tracking your data with the Delfina app, you can come into every appointment with a better understanding of your symptoms and body and feel more in control of your pregnancy journey.
To learn more about becoming a Delfina member, reach out to us here.
