Birth

Mar 22, 20221 min read

Epidurals & Supporting the Physiological Process of Birth

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

Mar 22, 20222 min read

Supporting Lactation After a Cesarean Section

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

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Inconsistent Labour Patterns and What They Mean

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

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Myth: If Your Waters Break Before Labour, You'll Have a "Dry Birth"

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

Mar 27, 20192 min read

4 Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Call the Doula

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...

Jan 9, 20193 min read

3 Ways to Tell if You are in Early Labour

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