Water Births - a Link with our Aquatic Past

Water Births - a Link with our Aquatic Past

Discover the potential disadvantages of water births, including challenges with pain relief, infection risks, and emergency care. Learn about safety considerations, monitoring limitations, and suitability for high-risk pregnancies to make an informed choice about your birthing options.

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Do You Really Need a Birth Plan? Here's What You Should Know
Pregnancy, Birth Plan, Birth Wish List Janine Gard Pregnancy, Birth Plan, Birth Wish List Janine Gard

Do You Really Need a Birth Plan? Here's What You Should Know

Wondering if you need a birth plan for your upcoming labour and delivery? Discover the benefits of having a birth plan, how it can help you communicate your preferences with your care team, and how to create one that works for you. Whether you're planning a natural birth or have specific preferences for medical interventions, a birth plan can offer clarity and support during your pregnancy journey.

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Get UPRIGHT !!!

Get UPRIGHT !!!

Birth moved from home into hospital during the 1900s. The medical model of maternity care became entrenched in society, along with the expectation that women would labour on a bed. Flat on their back, and sometimes with their legs in stirrups. There is a complete lack of evidence to support this physiologically dysfunctional birthing position, which simply came down to doctor preference, and subsequently, how they were then trained (bugger!)

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