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BIRTH OPTIONS Having a baby is a normal part of life.  We should all be able to choose the type of care that we wish to receive during our time of pregnancy, giving birth and after the birth.  There are several birthing options available when it comes to your caregiver and your chosen place of birth.  These options may vary from country to country, so it’s wise to check out what [...]

Preparing for birth Being pregnant and giving birth is probably one of the most amazing, empowering experiences of your life. It’s a big event that most people look forward to for a very, very long time and it’s certainly worth preparing for. No doubt you’ve spent quite a bit of time together as a couple up until now, and this may be the first time you’ve had to care for another [...]

More and more women are now choosing to birth in water. Many of us feel naturally attracted to water when in labour. It somehow makes you feel deeply relaxed and calm. It is known to have what is called the ‘Ahhhh factor’! As soon as a woman in labour submerges into a pool of deep, warm water, there is an automatic release of tension, along with a big, deep sigh. There are so many benefits to deep [...]

Inducing Labor Naturally Have you gone way past your due date? Are you receiving threats of surgical induction or caesarean section if things don’t get moving soon? Things aren’t sounding too good and the stress levels are rising. Relax! Take comfort in knowing there are some alternatives that you can try first to induce labour naturally before you go back for your next check up. top of [...]

Labour is divided into three stages – the dilation of the cervix, the delivery of the baby, and the delivery of the placenta. For first-time mothers, labour takes around 12 to 24 hours. Women who have undergone childbirth before can expect about seven hours of labour. Recognising the start of labour: Braxton-Hicks contractions are sometimes mistaken for labour. These ‘false’ contractions [...]

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Surprise Birth A small proportion of women have a totally painless first stage of labour or experience very mild contractions and are unaware that anything is happening until they feel the urge to push.  This may be indicated by a sudden need to empty the bowel.  If your partner should go into labour unexpectedly and you find yourself alone with no time to get help, the following suggestions [...]

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