Positioning for an easier Birth
October 22, 2022 No Comments
One of the quickest and easiest tools for drug free pain relief is positioning. Your body is amazing and knows the best way to labour, the best way to move
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Warmth for Pain Relief in labour
February 15, 2022 No Comments
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
January 15, 2022 No Comments
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
December 14, 2021 No Comments
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
Narcotics and Breastfeeding
June 30, 2021 No Comments
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
What does research say about Epidural Infusions?
April 4, 2020 No Comments
What does research say about Epidural Infusions? This literature review collected, analysed and collated current (last 10 years) peer reviewed articles from around the world that refer to epidural use
Touch in Labour – A love hate relationship
March 4, 2020 2 Comments
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
