Although there are risks with epidurals such as ineffective pain relief, increased risk of needing labour augmentation and therefore an...

A large U.S. Study (Flaherman et al., 2015) found a significant relationship between cesarean birth and delayed increase in milk...

I often see inconsistent patterns of contractions in folks who are labouring - mostly during their first labour. I usually pick up on it...

Have you ever heard the term "dry birth"? If your amniotic fluid releases at 37 weeks and beyond, this is considered Term PROM...

There is evidence that dates can help ripen the cervix to help labour begin, gently increase dilation during labour, decrease the need...

If you've hired a doula, she has likely gone over the protocol of when to call her. However, you still might be questioning whether or...

You've got your birth plan all sorted out and you and your birth team are ready for the big day! Now it's time to think about how you...

As you approach 40 weeks pregnant, you find yourself hyper-aware of any niggling, twinges, tightening, aches, and pressure. You ask...

Carl with their boys on a camping trip When Pamela was pregnant with our first boy, Oscar, I only had exposure to very traditional...