Labor Induction Medical Methods to Start your Labor Humans are technically term from 37-42 weeks of pregnancy, yes 4-2! We often hold tightly to the “due date” we were given early in pregnancy and wait with bated breath for the day to arrive. Surprise, your baby could be ready to meet you a few weeks …
Labor Coping Techniques Tangible Ways to Ground Yourself & Move through Labor Women instinctively move rhythmically, breathe deeply and use comforting positions if they are uninhibited & unbothered in labor. Tuned in support partners intuitively breathe with them, massage & touch effectively and support their bodies while they rock & sway their babies out. Let’s …
DIY Induction Methods If you are nearing term, you are most likely feeling the heaviness of late pregnancy. Your baby may have dropped which places them deeper in the pelvis and makes it harder to move; you may have developed pregnancy swag when you walk. Your bladder may feel crushed and you are constantly in …
Labor Mantras mantra: 1. a word or sound repeated to aid in concentration or meditation (originally in Hinduism or Buddhism) 2. a statement or slogan repeated frequently Normally, a labor mantra is associated with positive phrases or affirmations to help someone who needs verbal reassurance during birth. They can encourage and empower you with reminders …
Labor & Birth Positions Birth Positions for Unmedicated + Medicated Labor Learning all about birth & your many options is awesome. It helps normalize the process and can help you plan for your own experience. Even with all of that awesome knowledge, you can’t think your baby out! You and your baby are a team, …
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 …
Back Labor Basics After your baby enters your pelvis, they do their best to follow the path of least resistance, find the widest space in the pelvis and begin to rotate. Most babies turn to look at your bum which places their soft face against your spine. (anterior) Between 20-25% of babies, turn the opposite …
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 …
Umbilical Cord Basics Your Baby’s Umbilical Cord Your baby is part of a unit in your womb – the fetal-placental unit includes a placenta, amniotic sacs, an umbilical cord and a baby. Your baby is connected to the fetal side of the placenta via the umbilical cord, and the maternal side of the placenta is …
