The birth of your baby is the culmination of all the anticipation, challenges, and emotions of the last nine months and probably more! Whether you have decided to give birth in a hospital or at home, naturally or medically assisted, giving birth is one of the most special and unique experiences of a woman’s life. [...]
There are many different methods of pain control during labor and many ways of improving the efficiency of contractions to promote a shorter labor. Some involve conventional drug therapy while others take a more holistic approach. Traditional midwives have always known that the more relaxed and secure the mother, the easier the labor. More recently, [...]
Long before the advent of hospitals and modern allopathic medicine, certain herbs were used to safely prepare the mother for birth. Knowledge of these herbs was handed down from generation to generation and each community had its own midwives who were skilled in the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth. The natural way The [...]
It takes a woman’s body 9 months to complete the gestation process and be fully prepared for child birth. During this time the body goes through dramatic changes to facilitate this miraculous event – all culminating in the birth of the precious baby you have been waiting so long for! The natural way Midwives throughout [...]
The calming and soothing powers of touch for women during labor are well-known. Gentle massage at the time of labor will help to relax the mother and aid in the production of “feel-good hormones” (a.k.a. endorphins) to gently soothe mothers during labor and support healthy contractions. Touch and massage are also reassuring and help the [...]
In women, the perineum is the area between the anus and the vulva (vaginal opening). There is a great deal of pressure exerted on this area during childbirth and it is common to experience some bruising and discomfort after your baby has been born. An episiotomy is an incision made into the area around the [...]
Once the challenges of labor and childbirth are over and you are holding your dear new baby in your arms at last, it is time for the third and last stage of labor – the delivery of the placenta. This is the last hurdle you need to cross before you are home free! While you [...]
