A Guide to Helping Parents Bring New Life into the World Supporting the childbirth process: A Guide to Helping Parents Bring New Life into the World Childbirth is one of the most significant moments in a parent’s life. While it is a natural process, it can also be physically and emotionally challenging. Support during labourContinueContinue reading “Supporting the Childbirth Process”
Category Archives: birth partners
What are antenatal classes?
Antenatal classes are educational sessions designed to prepare expectant parents for childbirth and early parenthood. These classes provide valuable information and practical skills to help parents navigate this transformative journey with confidence. While the format and content of antenatal classes may vary, they typically cover topics such as pregnancy health, labour and birth, pain managementContinueContinue reading “What are antenatal classes?”
5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education
You want to be prepared to for the birth of your baby or babies. Here are 5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education! As the birth of your baby approaches, you may have a lot of questions. What does a contraction wave feel like? How will I know when to call theContinueContinue reading “5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education”
Birth Partner Do’s and Don’ts
You are going to be a birth partner? Here are some Birth Partner Do’s and Don’ts! Well do’s really. You’ll get the don’ts from looking at them! To be a supportive, confident and well-informed birth partner try the following: Attending childbirth preparation classes with your partner will help with your understanding of what is going on andContinueContinue reading “Birth Partner Do’s and Don’ts”
How long does labour last?
How long does labour last? What is the average time for labour & childbirth? In medical terms labour is divided into three stages: 1st stage – where your uterus and body are getting ready. Your cervix is softening and will begin to open until it is fully open (dilated). It is sometimes referred to asContinueContinue reading “How long does labour last?”
The role of the birth partner
The role of the birth partner includes many different ‘hats’. But it could be as simple as being there… The key is the partner’s presence. Being there in the moment, being the guardian of oxytocin, the birth keeper, the advocate. Your role will be led by the birthing mother/person who you are supporting. Who canContinueContinue reading “The role of the birth partner”
Hypnobirthing FAQ
Who is a hypnobirthing course for? My hypnobirthing workshops are aimed at anyone who wants to give their baby a gentle and loving start in life. If you want a positive experience of birth that you can look back and treasure – for the rest of your life, then my workshops are for you. SuitableContinueContinue reading “Hypnobirthing FAQ”
What to pack in my hospital bag for childbirth?
Top tips on how when and what to pack in your hospital bag for childbirth. You can pack your birth bag whenever you like but ideally would like to have it ready at least 3 weeks before your due date. If you have a birth partner, get them involved in packing the hospital bag. ThatContinueContinue reading “What to pack in my hospital bag for childbirth?”
Birth Partner Hacks
Birth Partner Hacks, 5 simple hacks all birth partners should know about! Are you a birth partner? You are not sure where to start when it comes to supporting the birthing mother/person? Maybe you feel like you don’t know where to start? You would like to know more about how to support your partner duringContinueContinue reading “Birth Partner Hacks”