Pregnancy and Childbirth

Avoid dehydration at birth, ice-cube recipe with electrolytes

Published: 09.01.2012 / Pregnancy and Childbirth

It is vital to keep up your energy and fluids during birth to avoid dehydration. Here is a recipe for ice cubes, which can be prepared ahead of time and kept in freezer until you need them. These will supply... read more»

Help with Pubic Pain in Pregnancy (SPD)

Published: 03.01.2012 / Pregnancy and Childbirth

Are you pregnant and suffering with Pubic Pain and searching for some helpful hints to help you deal with the growing discomfort? Read on… Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) is said to be most commonly associated with pregnancy and childbirth. The... read more»

Supporting Birth Choices

Published: 21.09.2011 / HypnoBirthing•Parenting and Baby•Pregnancy and Childbirth

If like me, you are concerned about your Birth Choices, in particular the future of homebirth choices, then you may also wish to send a letter to your local MP to express your concern. Below is a reply I received from Senator... read more»

The Power of Nothing – HypnoBirthing Marie Mongan

Published: 09.02.2011 / Pregnancy and Childbirth

The Power of “Nothing” - with HypnoBirthing “Nothing works” This talk was first presented by Marie Mongan at the 2010 HypnoBirthing Conclave, USA. It summes up the power of the natural instincts we women possess, for a successful intervention-free birth. “We... read more»

Dilation, to check or not to check – that is the question

Published: 08.02.2011 / Pregnancy and Childbirth

This question, of course, presents a dilema for most birthing women. Many have told me that they are uncertain about submitting to an internal exam, just to see how far dilated they are. No doubt, there are times when an... read more»

Gestational Diabetes risk in pregnancy

Published: 01.02.2011 / Pregnancy and Childbirth

Gestational diabetes risks are higher in some pregnant women, depending on their overall health, diet and lifestyle. During pregnancy, women with Type 1 diabetes spend 10 hours every day with sugar levels outside recommended levels. Hormonal changes during pregnancy coupled with... read more»