Is This It? The Birth That Started With 8 Weeks of Labour
We were walking alongside a creek close to our campsite when the contractions started that day, and I instinctively began swaying my hips back and forth as I leaned on the pebbles with my hands and knees, breathing slowly and focusing on relaxing my jaw and hands.
This is Good - A Strong, Empowering Home Birth
“This is good” I whispered to myself as each wave came, getting progressively stronger (at last!) I was at 40 weeks and 4 days, and after 8 weeks of prodromal labour, it was finally “it”
An Empowering Birth
This past summer, I gave birth to my second child after an exhausting (to say the least!) pregnancy. I now have a new level of awareness as this experience has altered my view once again on pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. I’m sharing this story to create more awareness around how being an active decision maker in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period greatly influences your ability to have a positive experience through these stages.
My Summer of Prodromal Labour
“Prodromal labor is a type of labor that happens prior to the onset of full active labor...the contractions are real but they start and stop. So basically, it is real labor in terms of pain, contractions, and regularity but it comes and goes.” (Source: wellnessmama.com).
This past summer, I gave birth to my second baby....after 6 long, exhausting, unbearable weeks of prodromal labour.
How Did I Get Here? (A Tribute To My Birth Doula)
Jessica's support during my pregnancy and labour helped my husband and I to create an incredible birth experience for ourselves, and along the way, she also inspired me to start my own counselling practice focusing on supporting women leading up to their births and in the post partum period.
My 3 Favourite Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Some common presenting symptoms of anxiety are: short of breath, racing heart, shaking/trembling hands, sweating, difficulty concentrating or focusing, feeling lightheaded, feeling restless or on edge, difficulty sleeping, worrying and racing thoughts. Do any of these sound familiar? READ ON!
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Comment on a Woman’s “Pregnant” Body
Here are a few reasons why you should never comment on a woman's body regardless of whether you *think* or KNOW that she is pregnant.
Pregnancy & Infant Loss: Now What?
As “Pregnancy and infant loss awareness month” is coming to an end, I'm finding myself feeling unfulfilled. Dissatisfied.
“Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby” - Is That All That Matters? Let’s Talk About The Impact Of How Women Are Treated Leading Up To The Birth Of Their Babies.
Women go through enormous changes during and after experiencing childbirth. Who you surround yourself with and how you prepare yourself is so important! All of your thoughts and feelings leading up to the arrival of your new baby will be very influential on your birth experience.