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Positions for labour and birth

If your birth education has been limited to movie scenes on the hospital ward, chances are you presume that most women labour on the bed....

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What is Shoulder Dystocia?

Shoulder dystocia occurs in a vaginal birth when the baby’s shoulder is stuck behind the mother’s pelvic bone but the head has already been birthed....

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5 Tips for a Calm Birth

If you’re currently pregnant, you may be feeling quite overwhelmed by the advice that everyone seems to throw at you. It’s a lot, isn’t it....

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Managing Labour Pain

Regardless of where you’re birthing and your intentions for pain management, it’s a good idea to educate yourself about the benefits and risks of each...

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Breech Birth

As you get closer to your estimated due date (EDD), ideally your baby will be in a head down position. If your baby is upside...

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Birthing Ball for Labour

Choosing the correct size birthing ball for pregnancy can be tricky. Here are the key things to keep in mind for choosing your yoga or...

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Birth Trauma

Birth can be a positive, empowering experience. However, for some women, labour and birth (both vaginal and caesarean birth) can be traumatic and can lead...