As the c-section rates continue to increase around the world, it seems worth talking about some of the myths people often have about them. The World Health Organization has said that once the c-section rate is over 10% we are actually not preventing more babies and birth parents from dying. We are in fact potentially […]
Archives for November 2016
4 tips to increase your chances of a vaginal birth
People are always asking us how they can increases their chances of a vaginal birth. It’s actually pretty simple and can be summed up in a few words: DON’T MESS WITH THE PROCESS. Every time you intervene in some way, you are potentially starting a cascade that will lead to more and more interventions. This […]
VBAC: the low-down on Vaginal Birth After Cesearan
What’s the scoop with VBAC? So you’ve had a c-section before, why not try a VBAC? Maybe you are pregnant or thinking about it and you’ve had a c-section before. Hopefully you have heard of a VBAC and you are wondering what it’s all about. Maybe you think a VBAC is some fancy vacuum and […]
Are hot baths safe during pregnancy, birth and after?
Are hot baths safe while pregnant? What about in labour? Can I get in the bath after giving birth? Safety of hot baths in pregnancy. Many people have heard that it is dangerous to take a hot bath while you are pregnant. Like many myths, there is a grain of truth to this. It is […]
Why you should throw out that Nestlé chocolate
It is Nestlé-Free Week from October 28th – November 4th, and in recognition of that I present ‘why you should throw out that Nestlé chocolate from Halloween night.’ I know, I know. Throwing out those smarties, areos, coffee crisps, and kit kats will be hard. Don’t even get me started on the butterfingers. I’ll let […]