Top 10 Tips for a Positive Birthing Experience
Written by Doula Aynsley Rope I want you to imagine that you have had your baby and have a friend around post birth for a coffee …
Maternity Care
Book Review – Lotus Birth – Leaving the umbilical cord intact
The Lotus Birth was written by Shivam Rachana. This book review has been written by Adrienn Kovacs (Doula) who trained with the Doula Training Academy. …
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Book Review – Juju Sundin’s Birth Skills
Book review by Doula and physiotherapist Sam Ziegelaar “Proven pain-management techniques for your labour and birth” I am a physiotherapist so I feel like it …
Homebirth, Freebirth & Doulas
We are amidst a broken maternity system in Australia where woman feel their needs and wants are not being met during birth. Too often women …
Rebozo petition creates repercussions for Mexican Artisans
In March 2021, a petition was created by a group calling for non-indigenous and white people to be banned from using or teaching rebozo techniques. …
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Natural Alignment Plateau redefines failure to progress
‘Failure to progress’ are three words any human would loathe to hear whilst they have been working tirelessly towards something, and yet this phrase has …
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Positions of Labour – Making a Difference
Just as there are many positions to get a baby in, there are many positions to get a baby out – in both cases the …
Celebrating the Birthing Goddess
Celebrating the Birthing Goddess – The importance of celebrating birthing women. I want to begin with a story, of an ancestor of mine who lived long …
Inclusivity & nativity – a view of equality
“Equality is not about giving everyone the same experiences, but about recognising that, while everyone is different, they should be equally valued and educated in …
Vaginal Tearing & Episiotomy – The Facts
Let’s talk about the elephant in the room when it comes to childbirth. Have you ever had a friend or family member share with you …