Georgia

One of my biggest pet peeves as a Birth Educator is hearing stories from dad and birth partners who rendered themselves "useless", "a spare part" as they "watched from the side lines" while loved ones agonise through labour. THIS IS SOOO NOT HOW BIRTH SHOULD BE. That's why Hypnobirthing is so important for couples. It allows you to prepare as a team, it guides the mother on techniques for breathing and relaxation and guides the birth partner on specific ways they can support and help the...

It's a perfect time to support each other and bond with your baby Something I share with all my clients is very practical, specific ways your Birth Partner can support you. Going into birth knowing they have the tools to help not only makes you feel more in control, but your birth partner too. You'll both be much more confident in your roles, and how you can support each other. You'll both be much more confident in your roles, and how you can support each other. What I did for my husband Fe,...

Induction of labour has lots of pros and cons. It's essential to gather all the information to deicde what is right, for you and your baby. Firstly, let's look at what is an induction? An induced labour is when you start labour artificially. Inductions are on the rise, globally. Labour can be induced for various reasons, some of which, can be controversial. We'll explore this a little later. For now though, let's look at how... So, how do you induce labour? A membrane sweep can be offered....