Labour

Epidurals & 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...

Supporting Lactation After a Cesarean Section

A large U.S. Study (Flaherman et al., 2015) found a significant relationship between cesarean birth and delayed increase in milk...

Inconsistent Labour Patterns and What They Mean

I often see inconsistent patterns of contractions in folks who are labouring - mostly during their first labour. I usually pick up on it...

4 Not-So-Obvious Reasons to Call the Doula

If 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...

3 Ways to Tell if You are in Early Labour

As you approach 40 weeks pregnant, you find yourself hyper-aware of any niggling, twinges, tightening, aches, and pressure. You ask...