Pamela TessmannMar 22, 20221 minEpidurals & Supporting the Physiological Process of Birth Although there are risks with epidurals such as ineffective pain relief, increased risk of needing labour augmentation and therefore an...
Pamela TessmannMar 22, 20222 minSupporting Lactation After a Cesarean SectionA large U.S. Study (Flaherman et al., 2015) found a significant relationship between cesarean birth and delayed increase in milk...
Pamela TessmannAug 27, 20202 minInconsistent Labour Patterns and What They MeanI often see inconsistent patterns of contractions in folks who are labouring - mostly during their first labour. I usually pick up on it...
Pamela TessmannMar 27, 20192 min4 Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Call the DoulaIf you've hired a doula, she has likely gone over the protocol of when to call her. However, you still might be questioning whether or...
Pamela TessmannFeb 17, 20192 minMaking a Birth Plan - Topics to ConsiderMaking a birth plan is one of the most important things you can do to prepare for the birth of your baby. When your care provider and...