Physiology of birth. As a birthing partner it is really important for you to understand how birth works and under what circumstances it works best. During labour you will need to ensure that the mum to be is cocooned in an environment that maximises her physiology and the release of the birthing hormones.
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Late term scans are notoriously inaccurate. It is very widely accepted that by the time you reach the 3rd trimester the potential variation in weight can be up to 10 – 20 percent. If baby is estimated to be 4kgs that is a possible variation of 400 – 800grams. Yep – your 4kg baby could potentially come out weighing a mere 3.2kgs. That is significant!
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Did you know your care provider is unable to see the actually size of your cervix so its done by feel, by using their fingers to measure length and width and softness, this is how its done, Often Ive witnessed a couple of care providers do an examine seconds apart and not get the same dilation.
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Being convinced nothing was going to happen I didnt bother to have a sleep as I thought id get a good night sleep that night.
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No Matter what turn your birthing takes you will feel you walked the road well prepared!
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Early parenting and establishing breastfeeding can be a difficult time and process. Many women find it challenging due to the depth of changes happening in your life. Having a doula to walk beside you can make a world of difference.
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