What Is A Postpartum Doula And Why You Need One
Need help when your baby arrives? A postpartum doula may be for you, This blog discusses the what, when and why’s of hiring a doula.
Essential Oils For Labour & Birth – Choosing the right oil
Where to start? Essential Oils For Labour Most pregnancy and birth books you’ll read will mention using essential oils and to be honest most birth centers, midwives and doulas use them regularly. But it is definately overwhelming on where to start without...Kinesiology during pregnancy | Birthplace
Kinesiology During Pregnancy | Birthplace About Katie Anderson – Kinesiologist A few weeks ago, Kinesiologist Katie Anderson and myself chatted about how Kinesiology could support pregnancy. As a mum of three young children, Katie understands the journey of...Pushing For Birth |Ways and Meanings
Pushing your baby out sounds like a no-brainer but did you know there are many ways to do it. You can rely on your body to guide you, be told when to push or even don’t push at all.
Pregnancy Milestones You’ll Love to Treasure |Birthplace
Let’s face it, you won’t be pregnant forever and most of us only do it a few times. Recording this special time and tracking your progress can be quick and simple or a bit more involved if you’ve got the time and patience. Here’s a lot of ways to honour your pregnancy and create memories you’ll treasure in time to come.
Choosing a Maternity Photographer | My personal experience
You wouldn’t ask an artist to paint your house would you? It’s just the same with photographers! Every photographer has a particular type of photography that they really enjoy. It common for maternity photographers to be passionate about birth and newborn photography too. Each type of photography has a separate set of skills for example posing a newborn to compliment every tiny detail is very different to posing a pregnant women to accentuate her curves and bump. All maternity photographers will have a portfolio for you to browse also.
The Dilation Station- Use The Loo To Labour
Do you know why the toilet is called ‘the dilation station’? There are heaps of benefits to hanging out in the smallest room of the house (or hospital) for labour. Making room for baby During labour our bodies will naturally try to make room for baby.
Dates For An Easier Labour- The Benefits of Dates
Traditionally dates have been used for centuries to prepare for labour and now we have research to back it. While we don’t know exactly how it works it is thought that dates have an oxytocin-like effect on the body, leading to increased sensitivity of the uterus. They stimulate uterine contractions and reduce postpartum haemorrhage, the way oxytocin does. Read on..
Labouring In Water | Benefits and Alternatives of Water Use in Labour
Planning On Using Water For Comfort In Labour ? Water is available to most women in labour. It does depend on your care provider so if labouring in water is important to you please make sure you will have access to it for birth.
Using a Comb during Labour |Natural Pain Relief
If someone asked you if you are bringing a comb to labour, you’d be puzzled right? Well, they know that a comb can be used as a natural pain relief method.
Baby Kicks- What’s Normal? – Preventing Stillbirth
Baby Movements & Bonding With Your Bump Can Help Prevent Stillbirth Knowing your babies movements helps to identify any change in pattern and can help prevent stillbirth.