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Some moms choose to have a natural childbirth without the aid of medications for pain relief. Instead, they opt for techniques that involve controlled breathing and relaxation tips for the pain. With a natural birth, the mom is completely in control of her body, usually with a doula or labor …

As exciting as being pregnant can be for us women, it is also downright terrifying at times. From wondering which foods are safe to whether or not you will have safe labor, all of the unknowns can start to pile up in our minds in the months leading up to …

Most dads have no idea what giving birth is like, except for what they have seen on the internet, movies, or television shows. In some cases, labour happens quickly, however, in most instances it does not, particularly if your partner is having her first baby. So, what are the things …

Every single birth story is different and they all have their natural dangers. But as I sat down thinking about all the probabilities of what could have happened, I felt powerful knowing that even though things didn’t go to plan, my wife gave birth to a happy and healthy baby …

First-time Moms may find the idea of not knowing what to expect quite daunting. some women may experience definite signs of labor while others may not. •When the baby drops, you’ll feel pressure on your bladder and increased pressure on your pelvis and you’ll feel like you want to urinate …

Pregnancy is the most special phase of life for both parents. It is full of anticipation and lots of blossoming dreams. However, things can get stressful every now and then especially when mother-to-be have passed their estimated due date and there is still no sign of labor. For doctors, premature …

Pregnancy, giving birth and taking care of a newborn baby is not easy. Some moms have it relatively easy and other moms really go through the wars. Another thing to take note of is that not every pregnancy, birth or baby will be the same. This is what happened to …

Going into labour and giving birth is something many moms dread, part of it can be not knowing much about laboour. It is always best to go into labour knowing exactly what to expect and when, here are the basics of what to expect during the 3 Stages of Labour. …

If you are tired of being pregnant check out these natural ways to bring on labour! 1 Sex Semen contains prostaglandins which can soften the cervix. Sex also produces the hormone Oxytocin which is the labour hormone! 2 Nipple Stimulation When your nipples are stimulated, your body produces Oxytocin – …

If you think you’re in labour but not sure, check these early signs of labour: Water breaking A brown or pink mucus discharge known as bloody show which is the mucus plug that blocks the cervix Painful contractions that are regular and intervals are becoming increasingly shorter while contractions become …

If you are worried about how to cope with pain during labour check out these tips. Knowing what to expect during the various stages of labour can help reduce anxiety about labour and birth. Antenatal classes are strongly recommended. Being in good physical condition is important. Exercise gently and regularly …

Jungle Juice is a popular home made drinks recipe that is used for increasing milk supply and for giving increased energy to breastfeeding moms and moms in labour. When I was breastfeeding my first baby I heard about jungle juice and I made it a few times. It tastes refreshing …

As long as I can remember I wanted to be a mother,  I had a connection with children and so much love to give that If it was possible I would have 10 children (logically my mind knows that this is very expensive) but if I could I would. I …

After being told many times by my mother that I need to be super careful while pregnant as my mother and grandmother experienced pre-eclampsia, it finally happened to me at 33 weeks. I went in to my gynae for my 33 week scan, he informed me that I was not …

Worried about a natural vbac (Vaginal Birth After C-section) and not sure if it is possible? Here is the story of Naomi’s 4th vbac! Thomas was my 5th pregnancy. Besides the horrible morning sickness which I get every time, this was my easiest pregnancy. No swelling, far less weight gain …

When I met my husband 11 years ago we both agreed that having kids was a big thing and a decision that we should both be happy with. So after 7 years of marriage we finally both agreed that the time was right. It took us about six months to …

The week leading up to the birth I was very sore, very tired, due to being up most nights for a few hours at a time because I could hardly breathe through my nose, it was so blocked up, and I was in constant pain. We went for our check …

At my 36 week checkup my Dr told me he was going away and another Dr at the hospital would take over his role for the next 2 weeks. he would definitely be back in time for my little one’s birth. So the following week I go meet the other …

My birth plan was fairly simple. There was a midwife led birth unit attached to our local hospital. Once my contractions started, I intended to turn up. If I was lucky, one of the rooms with a bath would be available and I’d have a water birth. I considered having …

When I was a few months pregnant I read about “birth plans” and started investigating what options were available. I read up on going natural and having elective c-sections. After a lot of thought I decided that I wanted a home water birth with a midwife and a doula. The …