A birthing partner is someone who will be with you during labour and birth, to give you emotional and practical support. Who you choose to be your birthing partner is entirely up to you. (more&h...
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The First Signs of Labour
It’s the topic foremost in your mind as your due date approaches—how will you know when baby is ready for the big reveal? Here are the top signs you should grab that hospital bag. (more&hellip...
Do Waters Break More Commonly At Night?
Most of what movies tell you is incorrect—at least when it comes to pregnancy and labour. Going into labour is very rarely as dramatically swift as celluloid, and waters almost never break in the mi...
Early Labour: the Surprising Things You Can Do
The early stages of labour can last between 8 and 12 hours, with contractions generally low in intensity and spaced a good deal apart. In short, it’s nothing like the speedy drama of the movies—so...
Didn’t Have the Birth You Hoped For? Here’s What You Can Do
You adore your baby—but her birth was a disappointment. Sound familiar? Many women go into labour prepped with an ideal birth plan, only to be blindsided by complications that throw those plans out ...
What Is Daisy Birthing?
You probably know about the standard pain relief therapies for birth—even a couple alternative ones; but have you heard of Daisy Birthing? (more…)...
The Essential Labour List—What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
You’ve got enough on your mind with your due date round the corner—use this cover-all hospital bag list for your labour prep, and then take the time to chill before the big day arrives. (more&...
7 Things That Happen Straight After Labour
Welcoming your baby into the world is the biggest deal—but what happens in the delivery room after that first (spectacular) cuddle? (more…)...
Braxton Hicks Contractions—What Are They?
If you suddenly start to feel a strange tightening around your belly, you might not need to grab your hospital bag just yet—the sensation could be a Braxton Hicks contraction (not labour!), and itâ€...
Inducing Labour: Here are the Facts
Birth doesn’t always go to plan—but if you’re equipped with all the info before your due date arrives, it can help to ease anxiety over the unknown. Each year, one in five labours will be induce...
