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Natural pain relief options for labour and birth if you are trying to avoid an epidural
For many expectant mothers, the thought of labour brings a mix of excitement and apprehension. One of the most significant concerns is pain manage...
Staying Home in Early Labour
So, you’re getting prepared for one of the most exciting moments of your life – labour and birth!! This is such an exciting yet nerve wracking t...
Can I use my TENs Machine if I am being induced?
Having an induction of labour means that your labour is being started before your body goes into labour on its own. There are many reasons why wome...
Pregnancy Nutrition
The months or years of waiting to see 2 clear lines on a plastic stick. The emotion of doubting “Is this even real?”, “How should I tell my part...
A Quick 5 Minute Guide: How do I use a TENS Machine?
As a midwife, birth educator and mum of 4 there is one thing that I personally recommend for all labours – A TENS Machine!
Some of you may be think...
Perineal Massage During Pregnancy
As you near the end of your pregnancy, you may be looking for ways that you can start to prepare your body for labour and birth. One way that you ...
Beginners Guide to using a TENS Machine: Tips and Tricks
All the best tips from a midwife on how to use a TENS machine for labour
(3 min read)
A TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) Machine...
"Even though things hadn’t gone the way I thought they had I wouldn’t change my birth story" - Grace's Story
I was super excited to be pregnant and was probably a little naïve thinking it would be a breeze because I was young and fit. I was wrong. Pregnanc...
Choosing to birth outside the traditional system - Helena's beautiful home birth
Researching all your options for birth can be a daunting process, Helena has shared her story of weighing up birthing at hospital versus at home wi...
A Doula discusses her birth using TENS
I was 39 + 2 days and had peacefully come to the acceptance that after weeks of Braxton hicks, the loss of mucous plug around 38 weeks and very swo...
How to 'hack' your hormones for a better birth
There are three main hormones that can influence a woman’s labour and birth. Firstly, a hormone is a chemical that is released from the brain in order to cause a reaction in the body, in terms of birth these hormones can work together to help your labour and birth progress. There are Oxytocin, Endorphins and Adrenaline. So, let’s talk about these hormones…
Getting through a long labour with the help of the TENS - Ashleigh's Story
Having a long pre-labour can end with us feeling exhausted and well past our 'pain threshold' with many hours still to go before we can meet our ba...
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