Coping with labor pain may seem daunting, but here are several ways to ease the process via massage, counter pressure, aromatherapy and more!
I'm currently 10 weeks postpartum after having my second son, Elliot. Now that some time has passed, I am finally ready to share my unmedicated childbirth story! Bringing my second son into the world was an experience that I will never forget for the rest of my life. Childbirth is incredible, right? No matter what
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Are you overdue and anxious to give birth? You may be considering inducing labor yourself. While induced labor may not be for everyone, it is possible to do safely with the help of oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that is naturally produced in your body and helps to induce labor. In this post, we will …
Looking for the less obvious signs of labor? These weird and non traditional signs of labor might happen to you!
Perineal massage during pregnancy - What is it? How can it help me achieve an easier birth? And how can I practice it? All these questions answere here.
There is an unexplained joy, and also a bit of nervousness, as you get closer to the due date. You cannot wait to hold the baby in your arms,
As your due date nears, many moms-to-be wonder when labor will begin. If you are like me, you’re probably both excited and anxious to meet your little one (and also just tired of being pregna…
Learn about the best labor and birthing positions to get baby in the right position for birth and help you stay as comfortable as possible through delivery.
Learn what nitrous oxide is, how it and when it can be used during labor, the criteria for using it, and whether there are any risks.
Let's talk about breathing techniques for labor, 6 effective ways to breathe during birth, and specific relaxation techniques for labor, too.
What are the signs labor is 24-48 hours away? If you're at the end of your pregnancy you might be wondering how to tell when labor is only hours away!
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Now that we have gone over what to do in early labor, you may wonder what's next. "How will I know once I'm in active labor?" and "What do I do once I'm
You may have seen that I recently shared a set of 20 mantras that I either found or wrote to use during my labor with Asher. If you haven’t, let me catch you up to speed: Josh and I have op…
Prepare Your Perineum for Birth By: Desiree Norwood, Brilliant Baby Bump
Last night, I had my second parenting class. We learned about the different stages of Labor and birth. I hope I am not the only pregnant mommy that didn't know them at 33 weeks! Here is a quick rundown:The First StageIn the first stage of labor, the
A Facebook group that I am an Admin for has ‘Lives’ on pregnancy and birth topics every Monday evening (click HERE for details of the group!). Last Monday, Amelia Parkinson from Wonder Birthing and I spoke about the benefits of being active in labour and the best positions for birth. Th
When you are pregnant, there is often significant attention to helping you prepare for birth. You might attend a childbirth class and make a birth plan. You may have chosen your healthcare provider based on your birth experience preference. Some people als
Debating on getting an epidural?Planning for a natural birth, but need some reassurance on your decision to avoid the epidural? For most of human history, women have birthed without epidurals. But now, with them being so common, it really makes you wonder if there are any benefits to not getting an epidural? The potential risks of getting
You may have seen that I recently shared a set of 20 mantras that I either found or wrote to use during my labor with Asher. If you haven’t, let me catch you up to speed: Josh and I have op…
Do you wish for a birth without epidural but are scared about a natural birth? Here's all you need to know plus tips on how to deal with the pain.
Labour and birth is one of the most physically and emotionally profound experiences of your life. Here are 17 natural ways to cope with labour and birth, so you can prepare and help yourself in labour to work towards a positive experience.
Do you want to learn how to manage labor pain naturally? Check out this inexpensive resource! In this Comfort Measures for Labor and Birth class review, we
Are you overdue and anxious to give birth? You may be considering inducing labor yourself. While induced labor may not be for everyone, it is possible to do safely with the help of oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that is naturally produced in your body and helps to induce labor. In this post, we will …
Active labor positions. Natural birth is easier with movement. Poster, handout, information sheet for doulas, midwives, birth class, education.
Looking for the less obvious signs of labor? These weird and non traditional signs of labor might happen to you!
There is an unexplained joy, and also a bit of nervousness, as you get closer to the due date. You cannot wait to hold the baby in your arms,
I've already discussed the role Oxytocin plays in labor and birth, and how to stimulate it's production in pregnancy. Today I'm going to give you some ideas to keep it flowing once labor has already begun. It's important to remember that Oxytocin is a hormone your body naturally produces, and is wh
Elowyn’s guess date was August 14th, and the five days we went over that day were the hardest days of my entire pregnancy. I was so anxious to meet her. I knew that babies come when babies are ready, but I was still so excited for her to come. I thought for sure she would come on August 15th, because it was a full moon, but that day came and went and still no baby! On Saturday, August 17th, I started having contractions, but they were spread about 30 minutes apart, and not super intense. I wasn’t convinced they were actual contractions! Little did I know it, but I was in early labor. Saturday night I ate Eggplant Parmesan because they say that induces labor. I also did 100 squats and walked up and down the stairs 10x.
As your due date nears, many moms-to-be wonder when labor will begin. If you are like me, you’re probably both excited and anxious to meet your little one (and also just tired of being pregna…
Whether you are planning for a natural birth and going all the way without pain medication or laboring until you get admitted to the hospital, you are going to need to prepare for contractions. These are tested, tried and true labor coping techniques that you can use to manage, accept and relax through contractions. Midwife Penny Simpkin, who is a leader in the natural and home birth movement, advises moms that remember the three R’s of labor coping: Rhythm, Ritual […]
Learn about the best labor and birthing positions to get baby in the right position for birth and help you stay as comfortable as possible through delivery.
The lithotomy position is one of the worst (if not the worst) labor positions. Although no evidence suggests that it is safe or even beneficial to the...
Learn about the best labor and birthing positions to get baby in the right position for birth and help you stay as comfortable as possible through delivery.
If you are close to or past your due date, tthese natural induction methods that work had me in labor before being medically induced.
Wanting to have a successful natural birth isn't too much to ask or plan for. With c-section rates increasing and interventions in hospital births becom...
Choose the most popular birthing positions to encourage dilation and an optimal fetal position therefore allowing for a shorter and less painful labor.
There are some steps you can take in pregnancy to encourage a straightforward, natural labour and birth. Find out what they are and how effective they can be.
Here's how to do acupressure during labor—solo or with a partner's help. Acupressure can help jump start labor, relieve pain, and strengthen contractions.
