My name is Louise, and I live in Iowa, the Midwest USA. I am mama to 9 children, ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years. My first child was born in 2001 while we were missionaries in South America. I was happily planning a home birth until 2 […]
Positions for easier childbirth Did you know that the position you adopt during your labour and birth can actually have an affect on the whole process? This article discusses positions for easier childbirth which may help shorten labour and make it more comfortable for you. During labour, many women will […]
” I’m 39 weeks pregnant and my doctor says my cervix is still closed. What’s wrong with me, why aren’t I dilating?” Well the clue is in the first few words. You’re only 39 weeks pregnant, you’re not in labour and in fact your baby could still be a couple […]
Tips to improve your chances of a successful VBAC If you have previously had a caesarean section, you might be hoping to give birth vaginally during your next birth. In this post I am going to discuss some steps you can take to improve your chances of having a successful […]
Some women will give birth via Caesarean section (c-section) and this can be planned or unplanned. If you have a c-section planned, it’s much easier to prepare for it but in the event of an unplanned c-section, it’s always good to know what to expect just in case. C-sections may […]
I am always talking about how the mind and body work in sync when it comes to having a baby. If you are feeling anxious or fearful it can actually inhibit the process which then makes you even more anxious! This can manifest itself by causing a longer labour or […]
Here are some of the pain relief methods commonly used during birth.Water- you don’t have to give birth in water to benefit from in. Just spending your labour in the warm pool can help make you feel more relaxed. Some women opt for a waterbirth but many will use water […]
For most women, staying at home for as long as possible is the best place to be. Some situations may mean you go in such as if your waters break and there is meconium (baby poop) in the water, if you are feeling unwell, reduced movements or have had a […]
The ideal position for a baby to be born is head down in the OA or occipito anterior position. The baby is head down, with their face facing your back. The baby’s chin is tucked into their chest and their head is ready to enter the pelvis.The baby is able […]