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. This may have...
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..
Comfort In Labour | Just Add Water
This article is less about water birth and more about water labour. In this blog we'll focus on other ways to add water to your hospital birth. But first... here's why you should add water. What are the benefits of warm water during labour? Warm water can be very...
Using a Comb during Labour
Why and How? Well that's exactly what I asked my self when I saw a picture of a laboring mother grasping a comb. Initially I thought maybe she'd picked it up and kinda forgotten about it during a contraction BUT when I read the comments section from the photographer...
Creating An Indigenous Hospital Birth Setting
Rebecca Clarke from the Midwifery Group Practice had experienced first hand the attitudes and fears of hospitals held by some of the local community. Rebecca was supporting a young mother throughout her pregnancy in the community when the therapeutic relationship...
The Birth Story Of Dara Part 1
Bond With Your Bump- 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. "My baby isn't moving as much today" or "my baby is going crazy in there" both of these...
13 Pregnancy Milestone Records You Will Treasure
13 Pregnancy Milestone Records You Will Treasure 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...
Brooke’s Homebirth-Axel Leo- From Conception To Birth
Soon after our first born, Elanor, turned 2, we started planning the extension of our family. We decided November would be the first month we'd try to conceive and I spent a few months prepping for this. I increased my iron and other vitamins, and got Paul, my...
Healthy Pregnancy Smoothies You’ll Love
Feeling Blah? Want something tasty but not sure exactly what? The First Trimester can leave you with a meh taste in your mouth BUT we think these healthy pregnancy smoothies are the answer. Why Smoothies? They're super fast to prepare. You can pack and freeze...
5 Things You Need To Do BEFORE You Breastfeed
Breastfeeding is a learned skill for you and our baby. This article explores 5 ways you can prepare to succeed BEFORE baby arrives. Where to find support, accurate information and things to add to your birth plan for a great breastfeeding start.
Morning Sickness, Cures And Remedies
Morning sickness soon takes the utter joy away from a newly pregnant mother. But it won’t last forever and there are lots of things to try to ease your symptoms.