During pregnancy your body and your pelvis change profoundly, as you may have noticed! Let’s look specifically at these changes, why they may happen and to avoid them or to minimize discomfort. During pregnancy your ovaries and placenta produce relaxin, which,...
Are you experiencing restless sleep whilst pregnant? You’re not alone! Did you know that around 78% of pregnant women reported restless sleep in a study by the National Sleep Foundation! It can be frustrating and debilitating to have broken sleep each night,...
When you hear the word “hypnosis” do you imagine a scene from stage hypnosis of someone acting crazily pretending to be a chicken or making a fool of themselves in some way! Yet hypnosis can be really beneficial, not only for labour, but also to alleviate some of...
Whilst a lot of the time during labour you may have your eyes closed it is still important to create a space that helps you feel comfortable and private. Your environment can affect how you feel. Dr Sarah Buckley (author of Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering) explains...
