Bliss Blog
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...
Andrea's positive birth story
It had been a few weeks of "is the baby here yet" and on again off again contractions. I had been in regular contact with my team of amazing midwiv...
What is the cascade of interventions and why does it matter for my birth plan?
The cascade of interventions refers to the use of one medical intervention leading to the use of multiple interventions during labour. A helpful way to imagine the cascade of interventions is as a snowball effect. Understanding the impacts of the cascade of interventions is essential in reducing unnecessary interventions, reducing the length of labour and reducing operative deliveries.
Cassandra shares the birth of Luca
I had all intentions to have a drug free birth.
When I was 40+1 I started getting period pain. My mum said this was the feeling she had when her l...
Simone's empowered birth
The TENS machine was amazing, definitely took the edge off. I alternated positions a lot, and changed it up between meditation music and the high energy playlist when I needed to get moving. Jan did light touch massage for relaxation and firmer pressure on my hips when I needed it. I really focussed on keeping loose, light and happy. I felt really good and in control most of the time.
Jayme-Lea's Birth Story
At my second midwife appointment I asked about birthing classes and was recommended to do a hypnobirthing class. Declan and I did a hypnobirthing c...
Brodie's Birth Story
Brodie shares how her accidental homebirth was an unexpectedly empowering experience, and she's so glad she hired a Labour TENS!
To prepare for l...
Hannah’s Birth Story
Hannah shares the birth story of little Zoey. After her waters broke unexpectedly, she used one of our TENS machines to get her through a long nig...
Kayla's Birth Story
That last hour was incredibly intense, and the few moments I had the TENS off to jump in the shower was horrible. I couldn’t be without it, and it became my safe haven. I don’t know what I would have done without it! I honestly had doubts on how much it would actually work for me – but I was and still am super surprised with it!
The best kept secret in natural birthing and why you need it - Using TENS for birth
My son arrived at 4am after almost 48 hours of painful contractions, and totally exhausted, it had taken me almost 2 hours of pushing to deliver hi...
Birth Story: Kate
Overall I feel pretty happy now when I think about my birth story but there are still elements that make me a bit sad and conflicted.
I am the type...
Then my midwife did the coldest thing that anyone has ever done to me...
Let’s be honest, birth is far from blissful. But let me explain.
My midwife was a total badass, cool as a cucumber under pressure - a great match for my bossy personality. I knew that if I pushed her she would push back just as hard.
But then she broke my waters.