Warmth for Pain Relief in labour
Warmth for pain relief in labour Heat packs, hot water bottles, water immersion, shower, all provide warmth valuable for pain relief in labour and birth. Warmth can be provided in …
Water for pain relief in labour and birth
Water – Shower/Bath/Effleurage The benefits of water for labour is outlined in more details especially in reference to women’s environment in another post found HERE. Briefly though water is well …
Sterile Water Injections
Sterile Water Injections Have you ever heard of these magical babies? Sting like a bee…to float like a butterfly… These dermal injections work on gateway theory – (what is gateway …
When you want pain relief…without the drugs – Acupressure
Acupressure When you want pain relief….but don’t want drugs… Labour is intense. It is hard. It brings you to the brink before bringing you back again. It is challenging. It …
Packing your bag for birth – A list by a midwife
Whether you are planning a hospital or home birth, it is important to have that all important birth bag ready to go, preferably prior to the day of, but what …
Narcotics and Breastfeeding
Words courtesy of Willow Durrington RM The World Health Organization (WHO) (2011) recommends that infants are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life and continue to receive breastmilk …
Epidurals and Breastfeeding…what is the impact?
The benefits of breastfeeding is well researched, mothers benefit from a reduction in risk from many health concerns, protection from pregnancy related complications with ongoing health ramifications ie Pre-eclampsia and …
Birth Environment – The role it plays
Privacy in the Birth Environment Introduction Research is evident and growing that the environment in which women birth plays a significant role in the experience and outcome of labor and …
Touch in Labour – A love hate relationship
Are you a touchy feely person? Or the opposite? Does hugging, stroking and snuggling relax you or create anxiety? How do you feel about the idea of touch in labour? Touch can …
Helpful Hormones in Labour and Birth
There are a number of hormones at work during your pregnancy, your birth and the early postnatal days (especially the early postnatal days!!!) Today I just want to focus on …