Cocktail to Induce Labour 2 tablespoons Almond Butter 2 tablespoons Castor Oil Blend with 1 cup Water Add 5 drops of Verbena Officinalis essential oil Mix with 2 cups of Apricot nectar ( or other thick juice, e.g. mango or…
Archives for December 1, 2010
Understanding the Stages of Labour
THE FIRST STAGE OF LABOR – Early phase. For most women the latent phase is the easiest part of labor; it’s also the longest. In this early phase, contractions can range from 5 to 30 minutes apart and last from 30-45…
The Fourth Trimester
Postnatal Recovery You have witness a miracle, your body noursihed your baby for 9 months and then accomplished a physical feat unlike any other. In our western culture we have adopted the “ super mom” mentality, you get back to…
Labour Bag
Toiletries: Tooth brushes for everyone and Tooth paste Any clothes of your own that you wish to wear Change of clothes for partner, including swim trunks for shower or pool Socks and loose pants. It is a good idea to…
Acupuncture Inductions
If you find your self past your due date by 1 week and 2 days, your care provider will probably start a conversation about medical inductions. Medical inductions may be necessary but are not with out risk and potential complications….
Cervical Ripening
Acupuncture treatments preformed at week 37, 38, 39 and 40 weeks, have been studied and the research indicates that the baby becomes engaged in an anterior position, the cervix softens and dilates, and women go into labour within 4 days…
Doula 101
The profound mystery and spirituality of birth can never be understood with the mind, they are known through the heart. Thus, it is the Doula and her heart which ‘mother’ the mother when needed, allowing her to step outside of…
Third Trimester
The third trimester is about preparing and nesting for your new addition. Most women are in denial about labour in the first and second trimester, not giving it much thought. Now by the third, you are realizing that you will…
Second Trimester
For most women, at the beginning of this trimester you start feeling and resembling yourself again. Your energy comes back, although it may not quite be 100%, nausea dissipates, and some fears and anxiety may dissolve as you hit this…
