Articles
Articles below contain a wealth of evidenced based information to help you make informed choices during pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
7 Signs you aren’t dealing with your grief and loss
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Natural Induction of Labour
Natural Labour Induction Pineapple Pineapple contains an enzyme called Bromelain which has been scientifically shown to have various medicinal properties, but the induction of labour is not one of
Vaginal Exam during pregnancy and labour
The word EXAM is enough to make most peoples blood run cold, so why on earth would one be part of pregnancy and birth? Also known as a cervical check, vaginal check, internal
Sterile Water Injections for labour pain
Sterile Water Injections for Back Labour The use of sterile water for pain relief is more common in countries such as the United States, Scandinavia and Canada. In the United States, Sterile Water papules
Doula Care for a C-section
C-Section Doula Care A c-section is a very remarkable and sometimes overwhelming experience for both the mother and the father, so having a familiar, caring presence with you during
Top Ten Signs Your Doctor Is Planning To Perform an Unnecessary Cesarean Section on You
Written by By Dr Jonathan Weinstein, MD, FACOG Arrives on the labour ward immediately after office hours and says, “I just don’t think this baby is going to fit.” Third Trimester, Routine Office Visit, “I think
5 Tips for Coping with your Newborn Baby
This is my personal perspective. I really struggled to cope with the experience and since working as a doula over the last 10 years I have tried to figure out what the difference is
Alternatives to Plastic Umbilical Cord Clamps
Below is what the usual umbilical cord clamp used by most South African Hospitals. This kind of umbilical cord clamp is quite big, clunky and sometimes can cause discomfort for the baby if it
Cord Care without Surgical Spirits
Surgical Spirits, or rubbing alcohol, is still routinely used in South Africa as the standard method of caring for the umbilical cord despite many other countries (such as the United Kingdom) discontinuing the practice due
Homebirth
Homebirth This is a birth that happens in at a place which is not a medical facility ie. the mothers home or the house of a friend/family member. Prior to the mid-1900's childbirth always