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Hypnobirthing: What is hypnosis for childbirth?
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...
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What to do if your baby is in breech position?
It’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...
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I’m overdue! What happens when you go past 40 weeks
Congratulations 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...
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Risks of going into early labour…. Here’s what you need to know
Baby on the way? We know how excited you must be to meet your little cherub! But hang in there, your pregnancy should ideally last about 40 weeks. If it ends earlier, like say about 37 weeks, it is regarded as going into premature labour. Let’s make sure you are prepared for a situation like this too. Here’s what you need to know about early labour, high risk factors and things you can do to...
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Push it real good! What does pushing a baby out ACTUALLY feel like?
It’s the mother of all questions: What does it actually feel like to give birth and push a baby out of your vagina? Now if you’re reading this article, chances are you’re probably about to embark on your own childbirth journey and doing a little (or a lot) of research as to what exactly you can expect when the big day finally arrives. The short answer? There is no way to predict how giving birth...
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What is cord blood banking?
Preparing to give birth can be a daunting time. But for many parents to be, researching all of their options and being armed with the right information can be an empowering strategy to help calm any nerves. One option your obstetrician or midwife may discuss with you is whether or not you’d like to bank your baby’s cord blood when they are born. If you’re scratching your head and wondering what on earth this means,...
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The 15 essentials every mum needs in their hospital bag
You’re almost at the finish line! You’re in your third trimester and the reality of giving birth and at last meeting your precious baby for the first time is quickly approaching. Now that you’ve probably done most of your essential baby wardrobe shopping and are likely putting together the finishing touches on your baby’s nursery (if they have their own room), it’s a good idea to think about your hospital bag. Kiindred Mothercraft Expert, Chris...
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The importance of seeing a women’s health physio after birth
It’s no secret that your body goes through a significant amount of change in the pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey. Your breasts, abdomen, body weight, pelvic floor, pelvis, ribs, lower back, and well, pretty much...
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Recovering from a traumatic birth
Whilst you may have had a clear birth plan or certain hopes and dreams for how your little one would enter the world, things (as we know) don't always go to plan. Of course we know this is something you can't truly plan...
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