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Hypnosis, by definition, is simply relaxation plus suggestion. Self-hypnosis is moving into the relaxed state on your own accord. Part of the vehicle or techniques we have created for She Births® self-hypnosis is the use of...
see moreIt’s really important that you’re in communication with your caregiver about the position of your baby throughout pregnancy. This often means checking with your OB or midwife at a visit, asking directly about position and...
see moreCongratulations mama, you’ve made it to 40 weeks! While you’re probably feeling pretty darn tired and over it right about now, and ready to meet that little houseguest keeping you up at night, it’s actually very...
see moreThe term “mucus plug” is not the most appetising, but it’s one to get familiar with as you approach your final trimester of pregnancy – especially if it’s your first baby. If you’re wondering “how long after losing mucus plug does labor start?”, you’re in the right place – but we must warn you that the answer isn’t necessarily straightforward. This is because the time between losing the mucus plug and the onset of labour...
see moreNow that you’re in the final weeks of your third trimester, you might have had people asking you if your baby has dropped yet? It might sounds like a weird thing to say (and can also be a weird feeling when it happens!) but it’s a pretty valid question. The baby drops when their head moves down lower into the pelvis and is getting into position ahead of the birth. Your baby dropping is also often referred to...
see moreWhen you fall pregnant, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is where to have the baby, and who you will see for your antenatal care: an obstetrician or a midwife. This will also be largely decided by whether...
see moreAs an expectant mother approaches their due date, every little sensation can be cause for excitement and even a bit of anxiety. While your little one will have an expected due date, we all know that babies will typically come when they are good and ready. So, will today be the day? Or perhaps tomorrow? Were those true labour contractions? Or Braxton Hicks contractions? Will my water break like in the movies? How will I...
see moreAs you’re analysing every tiny moment of pain in your stomach, you might become fixated on the signs you’re going into labour. Your little one is about to pop out any day now, so knowing the signals is important...
see moreHello there, mums and dads to be! How’s the view from up there? I mean, really, is it getting hard to see your toes yet? No worries, I can assure you they are still there. As you nestle into your third trimester, you’ve probably found yourself contemplating between a late-night pickle run and a rather pressing question – should you sign up for antenatal classes? After all, if you’re already juggling midnight cravings, nursery decor...
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