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Pamela Tessmann
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...
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Pamela Tessmann
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...
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Pamela Tessmann
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...
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Pamela Tessmann
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...
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Pamela Tessmann
Feb 17, 20192 min read
Making a Birth Plan - Topics to Consider
Making a birth plan is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for the birth of your baby. When your care provider and...
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