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Co-sleeping Safely
Why co-sleep? Here are some benefit to co-sleeping and tips on how to do it safely thanks to Dr Bill Sears http://www.askdrsears.com/ Cultures who traditionally practice safe co-sleeping, such as Asians, enjoy the lowest incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Trusted research by Dr. James McKenna, Director of the Mother-Baby Sleep Laboratory of the University of Notre Dame, showed... -
Side effects of epidurals
A quick search online and you will find there are many reasons to avoid an epidural in chilbirth if at all possible. Here are a few more considerations when planning and researching your birth preferences. Side Effects of Epidurals: on Mother Severe restriction in mobility due to epidural wire in spine, partial or complete leg paralysis Continuous fetal monitoring and... -
Attachment Parenting: tips to survive those tough days
I have a hunch that most of the issues we have with parenting in our culture, particularly things like post-natal depression, are born from the huge mismatch between our nature and our culture. I first had this situation explained clearly and logically to me in the book I reviewed a couple of weeks ago Breastfeeding, Takes Two by Stephanie Casemore.... -
FAQ on cord clamping
What is Cord Clamping? Cord clamping is a where a baby’s umbilical cord is clamped and cut. Cord clamping might be done prior, during, immediately after or hours after birth, although usually takes place in the third stage of labour (for a vaginal delivery). When cord severance is performed before physiological closure, a plastic clamp or ligature is applied to the remaining cord to prevent blood... -
Natural ”drugs’ present in labour
There are many different definitions for the word drug. Many women choose artificial drugs in labour (ie an epidural) probably unaware of the vast array of natural drugs your body produces in a natural, physiological birth where no chemicals are injected or absorbed into the body. drug (drug) 1. a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or... -
Tips for new mums – from a 4th Time mum
“If I could turn back time” and transport myself back to meet my first time mum self many years ago, I would tell myself the following: 1) You’re doing OK In fact you’re doing more than OK, you’re doing bloody brilliantly, you have a happy, healthy thriving baby boy! go you! WELL DONE!!! 2) You don’t need to be on... -
Benefits of a Natural Third Stage – Physiological Birth
The third stage of labour is when the placenta is birthed (usually within 30-60 minutes of the baby being birthed). Today almost all ‘civilised nations’ who have women birthing in hospitals manage the third stage of labour with an artificial injection of ocytocin (Syntocin in Australia). The purpose of this is to encourage the placenta to release from the uterus...
