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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
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...
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Pamela Tessmann
Oct 2, 20192 min read
Sugar-Free Labour-Inducing Muffins
There is evidence that dates can help ripen the cervix to help labour begin, gently increase dilation during labour, decrease the need...
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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
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...
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Pamela Tessmann
Jan 8, 20195 min read
Of Midwives and Doulas: A Conservative Dad's Shift in Perspective
Carl with their boys on a camping trip When Pamela was pregnant with our first boy, Oscar, I only had exposure to very traditional...
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