Birth is often portrayed in various ways, but many of these representations carry myths that can create unnecessary fear and anxiety in...

CTG/EFM - Continuous Monitoring So what is the CTG? CTG stands for Cardiotocography and is sometimes called EFM (electronic fetal...

Creating a peaceful and supportive atmosphere for childbirth is essential for a positive birthing experience. Each birth journey is...

Childbirth can feel like a rollercoaster of emotions, and for many women, the unknown adds layers of anxiety. I am all for adding as many...

Coached pushing is the type of pushing we are all familiar with. It's what we see in the media all the time. A woman usually on her back...

Yes I know,  that a lot of people including birth workers are passionate about using placental pills as a way to help postpartum...

Introduction: The journey of childbirth is a profound and transformative experience for every expectant mother. While the duration of...

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...

SWEEPS A sweep or stretch & sweep has become so normalized that it feels like they are routine policy in most hospitals. They involve a...

Upright birth is not something we are familiar with right? Most images we see in films, TV shows and even hospital antenatal classes show...

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...

There is a lot of conflicting advice and often confusion out there about breathing in labour. And many people will refuse to believe...

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...

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...

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...

So what is hypnobirthing and how does it work? In our minds we have two levels, the conscious mind where all our analytical...

Many women experience symptoms coming up to and during their period. Mild PMS symptoms/pains which do not interfere with your quality of...

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?...

Today I want to give my top 5 tips on supporting your immune system . In Chinese Medicine, your immune system is governed by your lungs...

What is it? Acupuncture is a safe and highly effective means of facial rejuvenation. It involves direct application of ultra-fine needles...