Giving Birth with an Abusive Partner My Reflections on Birthing with Horrible Labor Support My first marriage was abusive. We don’t need to spiral into the reasons why I ended up in a verbally, emotionally & physically abusive marriage at 19. I was in it. I was there. I was living an isolated existence in …
The Naked Truth about Labor Support For those Amazing Labor Support Partners Birth support is seriously hard work. Not nearly as hard as getting the baby out, but it really calls on all of your mental, emotional & physical reserves. After hearing 20 years of birth stories, from both sides, here are a few really …
Partner Tips to Support Breastfeeding Practical Tips + Hands-on Ideas (not on the breast) How can you support your lactating partner? Breastfeeding/chestfeeding has many benefits, but it can feel demanding & exhausting in the early days. Establishing a milk supply, learning to feed a newborn and finding a new family rhythm consumes loads of caloric, …
Packing your Labor Bag What is a labor bag? If you are birthing away from home, a labor bag is an important birth companion. It’s a great idea to have it completely packed by the time you are term at 37 weeks, but don’t panic if you don’t. It can be a useful distraction in …
How to Be a Supportive Partner During Labor The birth of a new baby is an incredibly meaningful event. As the partner of someone giving birth, it’s your job to provide emotional and physical support during labor in order to help them make this process as positive and stress-free as possible. This includes being knowledgeable …
Can You Eat In Labor? Fortifying yourself with food & fluids can enhance your labor by reducing stress hormones, improving uterine contractions and boosting energy levels while staying hydrated keeps your tissues moist which is crucial since your body’s job in labor is to stretch & open. EBB Evidence on Eating in Labor Everyone Has …
