Water Birth: A Safe Way to Birth Your Baby
Written by Perth Doula Sarah Del Borrello, Mother Mother Doula Water Birth: an Overview A water birth refers to a birth where a woman labours …
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When, What, How and Why? – How to deal with Anxiety during pregnancy, birth and beyond.
You’re pregnant… now what? You are on a journey to motherhood, and this is an amazingly beautiful time in your life! You celebrate your news …
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What is the difference between doulas and midwives?
These are two very different occupations, and it is important that the community understand the two roles and the scope of practice of the doula. …
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Navigating the Journey of Childbirth: 10 Ways to Prepare for Labour, Birth & Postpartum
Bringing a new life into the world is an exciting and transformative experience. Now more than ever, we recognise the importance of being well prepared …
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Early Inductions and Caesareans
I’m sure you’ve noticed that there is a growing trend of planned early births between the weeks of 36-38, whether by planned induction or planned …
Book Review – Life After Birth
Book review – ‘Life After Birth’ by Jessica Prescott & Vaughn Geary Written by Vanessa Barnard, Illoura Birth. Postpartum is a time that is often …
Book Review – Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage
Reclaiming Childbirth as a Rite of Passage written by Dr Rachel Reed Book Review written by Perth Doula Michelle McKechnie Dr Rachel Reid captured my …
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How does advanced maternal age affect pregnancy and birth?
Advanced maternal age (AMA) is a term that is used to describe pregnant women over a certain age bracket. Unfortunately the term is not clearly …
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The Rising Tide of Water Births
Over the past decade there has been a steady rise of women taking back control over where and how they birth their babies. Along with …
Aromatherapy and essential oils in labour
Essential oils have become somewhat of a craze in recent years thanks to companies like Young Living and doTERRA. It seems like there is an …