The Hypnobirthing Mindset Myth
So I am going to talk about something a little bit controversial today and some of you may not may or may not agree with me. But it's how...
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Emma Cahalan
- Jul 15, 2022
- 4 min
The TRUTH about Vaginal Exams & Sweeps
SWEEPS A sweep or stretch & sweep has become so normalized that it feels like they are routine policy in most hospitals. They involve a...
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Emma Cahalan
- May 20, 2022
- 2 min
Why You NEED to Birth Upright
Upright birth is not something we are familiar with right? Most images we see in films, TV shows and even hospital antenatal classes show...
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Emma Cahalan
- May 4, 2022
- 4 min
How to Manage Labour Pain
I know that a big fear for most first time mums is how they are going to cope with their contractions or surges. And I am not saying that...
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Emma Cahalan
- Dec 1, 2021
- 4 min
Reasons Why the Breath is so Important in Labour
There is a lot of conflicting advice and often confusion out there about breathing in labour. And many people will refuse to believe...
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Emma Cahalan
- Nov 16, 2021
- 4 min
Top Tips for Packing your Hospital Bag
So the third trimester is here and it's time to start thinking about your birth and putting together everything you need for labour and...
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Emma Cahalan
- Oct 9, 2021
- 3 min
Top Tips to Avoid a Forceps or Vacuum Birth
The possibility of a forceps or vacuum assisted birth is one of the scariest things about labour. I had a vacuum birth on my first...
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Emma Cahalan
- Apr 9, 2021
- 2 min
5 Tips to Prevent Perineal Tearing
What is a Perineal Tear? The perineum is the layer of tissue and muscles between the vaginal opening and the anus which connects to the...
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Emma Cahalan
- Jun 26, 2020
- 2 min
What is Hypnobirthing?
So what is hypnobirthing and how does it work? In our minds we have two levels, the conscious mind where all our analytical...
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Emma Cahalan
- May 29, 2020
- 5 min
Tips for Healthy Periods
Many women experience symptoms coming up to and during their period. Mild PMS symptoms/pains which do not interfere with your quality of...
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Emma Cahalan
- May 16, 2020
- 3 min
What is Mindfulness?
One of the tools for labour that we teach in GentleBirth is Mindfulness. And it’s not just a tool for labour but for life. So what is it?...
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Emma Cahalan
- May 1, 2020