Born YesterdayBy Philip Larkin Tightly-folded bud,I have wished you somethingNone of the others would:Not the usual stuffAbout being beautiful,Or running off a springOf innocence and love —They will all wish you that,And should it prove possible,Well, you’re a lucky...
Traditionally women didn’t, and still don’t, choose to lie down flat on their backs to labour and give birth unless under pressure (cultural or otherwise) to do so. Labour postures common in all traditional cultures throughout the world include sitting, kneeling,...
Becoming a mother/parents will become central to your life. It’s your biggest life transition.Labour lasts on average 12 hrs and involves tremendous physical activity . As a simple comparison – if you were running or swimming for 12 hrs you would be advised to...
Next week, will be the anniversary of my 3rd child's birth (44 years ago). Each child's birthday is my own special time and celebration as I remember that birth with such pleasure - the spring blossom, the details of the labour and birth, – the wonder and joy of a new...
Lamaze or psychoprophylaxis is the most popular birth preparation method in the western world. Over 1 million women every year attend Lamaze classes. Lamaze teaches relaxation but also a pattern of rhythmic breathing to cope with contractions. This was the method...