by Bree | Jun 1, 2016 | HypnoBirthing, pregnancy + birth
As a HypnoBirthing practitioner since 2010, I have experienced and taught many different couples in many different birthing situations. What HypnoBirthing provides is a wonderful opportunity for nearly all birthing couples, so I thought it would be nice to explain my...
by Bree | Apr 24, 2014 | post natal, pregnancy + birth
By Bree Taylor Molyneaux Sometimes things go wrong during birth and while nature does her best, if a woman needs assistance to birth her baby, ideally this would be done respectfully, calmly and gently. Sadly, this is not always the case. More often during labour,...
by Bree | Dec 7, 2011 | HypnoBirthing, pregnancy + birth
A quick search online and you will find there are many reasons to avoid an epidural in chilbirth if at all possible. Here are a few more considerations when planning and researching your birth preferences. Side Effects of Epidurals: on Mother Severe restriction in...
by Bree | Nov 28, 2011 | pregnancy + birth
What is Cord Clamping? Cord clamping is a where a baby’s umbilical cord is clamped and cut. Cord clamping might be done prior, during, immediately after or hours after birth, although usually takes place in the third stage of labour (for a vaginal delivery). When cord...
by Bree | Nov 18, 2011 | HypnoBirthing, pregnancy + birth
There are many different definitions for the word drug. Many women choose artificial drugs in labour (ie an epidural) probably unaware of the vast array of natural drugs your body produces in a natural, physiological birth where no chemicals are injected or absorbed...
by Bree | Nov 8, 2011 | pregnancy + birth
The third stage of labour is when the placenta is birthed (usually within 30-60 minutes of the baby being birthed). Today almost all ‘civilised nations’ who have women birthing in hospitals manage the third stage of labour with an artificial injection of...