Category Archives: Birth

My sister-in-law Gulay is 34 weeks pregnant with her first baby. The excitement within the family is palpable as this will be the first baby in the immediate family. Even her youngest brother is getting gittery with the impending arrival … Continue reading →

  When I first became a birth doula almost 10 years ago, positive birth affirmations were very rarely used by my birth doula clients. Over the years hyonobirthing course have become extremely popular, in-fact so popular that almost all my … Continue reading →

Doula Uk have complied this list to help you interview your prospective doula. When making initial telephone contact  Are you available around my due date? How long have you been a doula? How many families have you been a doula … Continue reading →

The epidural block has been used increasingly over the past 50 years. Childbirth educators across the country are finding that more and more women plan–even demand–an epidural in order to avoid labor pain. Why the popularity? Are there any significant … Continue reading →

Earth Bound Baby embroidered cord ties are a comfortable, soft, gentle and safe alternative to the traditional obtrusive hard plastic hospital clamps used on your babies umbilical cord, making skin to skin and breastfeeding and more comfortable. These pretty cord … Continue reading →

You and your baby have the right to receive continuous support during labor and birth from those you choose. You have the right to be communicated with in a language and in terminology that you understand. You have the right … Continue reading →

You are less likely to be induced or augmented at home. You can labour naturally in your own time, not against the clock. The home birth environment is safer – no nasty bugs like MRSA or other antibiotic-resistant bacteria and … Continue reading →