Labour and Birth

How long is labour & birth?

How long is labour & birth?

Wondering how long the labour and birth process is? Our expert Lauren from One Mama Midwife is here to answer all your burning questions on the topic! The first stage of labour is the longest. Part of labour and can last anywhere from hours to day..

Supporting your partner: Tips for the labour support person

Supporting your partner: Tips for the labour support person

The support person plays a vital role in the labour, birth and postpartum journey and can positively influence the birth outcomes. A support person is defined as any person who has the primary role of supporting a woman in her labour, birth and postp..

What is Natural Childbirth?

What is Natural Childbirth?

Natural childbirth, also known as unmedicated or physiological birth, refers to the process of giving birth without the use of medical interventions like epidurals, synthetic oxytocin, instrumental deliveries or cesarean sections - unless they become..

Pain Relief in Labour

Pain Relief in Labour

When it comes to labour, the first thought on many women’s minds is, “What pain relief is available?” Some women sail through labour with ease, but for others it can be very painful and extra relief is essential. There’s a var..

Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy

Inducing Labor Naturally During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can seem like an eternity for many women, and can often drag on for days or weeks past the baby’s predicted due date. By the last couple of weeks of pregnancy, many women are looking for ways to speed things along and help get l..

Recovering from a C-Section

Recovering from a C-Section

While most pregnancies are planned vaginal deliveries, some result in a cesarean section. Delivering a baby by c-section puts additional strain on new mothers. Not only are they learning how to care for a newborn and its intense..

What is a Cesarean Section?

What is a Cesarean Section?

A cesarean section, also known as a C-section, is a surgical procedure used to deliver a baby. There are accounts of cesarean sections being performed dating back to ancient times in regions all over the world. The term cesarean section was thought t..

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