It’s World Hypnobirthing Day! As a hypnobirthing mum myself, a hypnobirthing practitioner and a birth doula, I believe it is fantastic preparation for birth and also for parenting…. This blog explores some of the benefits of this approach.
Birthing In A Pandemic - Tips for Support Partners
Giving birth and becoming a new parent during a pandemic has unique challenges. This blog is the second in a series that covers preparation for birth and parenting at this time - because with restrictions in place for many of our health services, the way you prepare matters more than ever.
This blog is part of a series focusing on how you can empower yourself ahead of your birth. There are currently restrictions on additional birth support in Sydney hospitals and you can expect staff to be working harder than usual with resources being stretched. You will need to be proactive in approaching your birth with knowledge and confidence, this blog series contains suggestions on how to do that. This part is focusing on the important topic of Partner Preparation and Support Tools.
Using a Tens Machine for Labour
I love the TENS machine as a comfort measure for birth. I’ve used one for all 4 of my births and have seen many women use them successfully in labour. Most women love them but they don’t suit everyone - and unfortunately no one knows how they’ll feel when they’re in labour. So I recommend giving them a go, having the maximum number of tools at your disposal is a great thing.
This blog explores how and why you might want to use a TENS machine as part of your birth.