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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...
Pamela Tessmann
Mar 22, 20221 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...
Pamela Tessmann
Mar 22, 20222 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...
Pamela Tessmann
Aug 27, 20202 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...
Pamela Tessmann
Mar 27, 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...
Pamela Tessmann
Feb 17, 20192 min read
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