I spotted this Louis CK clip making the rounds a while ago, and thought to myself, “this clip is about cell phone use, but it actually can teach us a LOT about the experience of childbirth!” Stick with me here, I know I’m making a leap. Watch the whole clip below and then keep reading: […]
A family’s story of their amazing surprise twin hbac… My babies are three weeks old now and I am just starting to wrap my head around our wonderful surprise twin home birth. For me, their birth is a story of incredible love, patience, empowerment, and support. My first birth had been an unplanned cesarean, and this time I was preparing for […]
This is a story of an amazing home birth I was at a few years ago. My client wrote her story and published it on her blog, so I asked if I could share an exerpt of it here. Please visit her website to view the full story and her insight into why birth is […]
Earlier this year I attended the beautiful birth of a family here in Vancouver. They described their birth as “transformational home birth that fills our minds and hearts with awe whenever we think about it.” The family has generously decided to share their birth video with our blog readers, with hopes of encouraging and inspiring […]
A family’s story of their amazing surprise twin hbac… My babies are three weeks old now and I am just starting to wrap my head around our wonderful surprise twin home birth. For me, their birth is a story of incredible love, patience, empowerment, and support. My first birth had been an unplanned cesarean, and this time I was preparing for […]
I’ve attended lots of VBACs (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean) and a handful or more of VBA2Cs (Vaginal Birth After 2 Cesareans), mostly at home where the chances of the physiological process of birth unfolding smoothly are highest. It’s often assumed that repeat cesareans are safer after a person has had one cesarean, but it’s important […]
Have you heard of “delayed cord clamping”? Delayed cord clamping is the common term used to describe keeping the umbilical cord intact in order to respect the physiological process of birth to the best of our ability. Keeping the cord intact has multiple health benefits for both you and your newborn after birth. Ask your […]
My last baby was posterior. Will that happen again? What can I do to prevent it?” – This question is something I get asked at least once a month and see posted in birthing groups on what seems like a weekly basis. It’s my observation that MOST first babies are posterior for at least part of the […]
I love this birth story of one of Kaz’s clients from before we started working so closely together. Make sure you check out the amazing photos. Thanks, Ash, for sharing your story with us!The night before hard labour began, I experienced waves of mild lower uterine cramping & back pain; manageable, but pronounced enough to […]
Disclaimer: my Hypnobabies instructor friends may very well kick my butt for writing this post, so if you are a Hypnobabies student envisioning your easy, comfortable birth, maybe skip this post until after you’ve birthed your babe and head over to watch my positive birth video selection instead. I don’t want to be blamed for […]
The big news in the Canadian birth world this week was an article that announced Ontario is considering cutting coverage for medically unnecessary cesarean births. On the surface, this makes total sense to me. Having an elective cesarean birth is akin to having elective surgery of any kind, and therefore it seems reasonable for it not […]
Kim Vopni, Fitness Doula Guest Post By: Kim Vopni, Fitness Doula The new mom community is a strong one. Playdates, Mom and Baby Fitness Classes, walks in the park – new moms everywhere are connecting in a variety of ways to share stories and bond through the spit ups, the sleepless nights and the struggles […]
http://www.flickr.com/photos/eyeliam As a birth doula, I often get asked by pregnant women where they can find a Vancouver midwife. There are several midwifery clinics in Vancouver, and it can be difficult to know where to start when choosing which clinic you would like to support you during your upcoming birth. (If you’re wondering what the […]
Photo By Jessica Austin Feeling supported, safe, and taken care of is key to having a positive birth experience. The biggest enemies of birth are fear and anxiety, which decrease mom’s ability to cope with the pain or discomfort of contractions, and can actually slow or halt the birth process altogether. You can read more about […]
