Induction of Labour – your choices
If you’re familiar with the term ‘induction of labour’ (IOL) or just ‘induction’ when talking about birth, the chances are you’ve heard about ‘cervical ripening’. …
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Book Review – Birth Time: The Handbook
Book Review – Birth Time: The Handbook Authors: Jerusha Sutton, Zoe Naylor, Jo Hunter & Selina Scoble This book review was submitted by doula Charlotte …
Why would having a doula be beneficial?
After being with women in East Africa and all throughout Asia as they birthed their babies, I can say with confidence: no matter where you …
Retained Placenta: The What, the How and the What’s Next
Have you heard of a retained placenta? If you have, it’s probably been at the end of a particularly worrying birth story, but if you …
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Whenua to Whenua: The regeneration of life
The placenta, what an incredible organ. Mother and baby’s first project that they work on together to sustain and bring forth life. The placenta gives …
The Curse of The Due Date
The curse of the due date and the eviction notice for your baby is clearly etched in every woman’s mind after she has confirmation of her pregnancy. She marks …
Book Review – The Birth Space – A doula’s guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond
The Birth Space – a doula’s guide to pregnancy, birth and beyond by Gabrielle Nancarrow. Book Review by Perth doula Ange Blizard. Gabrielle is the …
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Doulas, homebirth and freebirth – is it illegal?
Hi, my name is Vicki Hobbs from Back to Basics Birthing and my business has been operating since 2004, so I consider myself a fairly …
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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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