Are doulas a trend? Doula-to-the-stars Domino Kirke dishes on why more people are seeking support while giving birth
Domino Kirke is a doula to multiple celebrities, and has a decade-long practice providing her services. She believes that doulas are vital to the birthing process. Domino thinks a doula fulfills roles traditionally held by mothers, grandmothers, and are sometimes...
Don’t Push the River, It Flows by Itself
Contrary to popular belief, forced pushing during the final moments of labor is both unneeded and unwanted for a woman giving birth. Nancy Tatje-Broussard, after hearing an anecdote of a woman who gave birth while unconscious, reasoned that while one is conscious one... The effect of nuchal cord on perinatal mortality and long-term offspring morbidity
Scientists created a study to determine the effects of nuchal cord on infant mortality from cardiovascular and respiratory causes. The study was a broad population study, with over two hundred thousand infants studied. Multiple scientific models and procedures were... Australia’s maternity care at ‘crisis point’ with birth trauma rates increasing
Australia has a growing issue of traumatic experiences for mothers during birth. Physical pain is often addressed, but many mothers feel they do not get adequate emotional and psychological help during the birthing process. The impartial and factory-like atmosphere of...
Why are our birth stories so important?
The amount of detail in which one remembers a birth is incredible, and these accounts of births are incredibly important. These stories allow people to identify themselves as parents, as a birth of one’s first baby is the inception of one’s parenthood....
I had a natural birth, and I don’t want your trophy
For some women, there is a high standard of achievement for having a natural birth. It is highly-regarded, and praise is heaped on those who have the natural births. Some women go as far as making birth a competition, to see who is the best and strongest woman among...
What is a doula and do I really need one?
Doulas are a mentor and friend, an emotional support to women during the birthing process. Doulas are often used in addition to a midwife or a doctor, and are most frequently involved in home births. Doulas provide advice, support, friendship, and aid in making the...
Natural & Safe Pregnancy Skin Care: What to Use | Wellness Mama
Pregnant women are known for sporting a healthy glow, but there are several skin issues such as stretch marks and acne that many women are trying to avoid throughout their pregnancy. You can avoid developing an extensive amount of stretch marks by consuming more foods...
Perception of Pain in Hospital vs. Home Birth
Unlike most hospital births who use an epidural to manage pain, most mothers who choose home births don’t receive any pain medication. How could there be such a huge difference in these pain management techniques? Well, recent studies have shown that the brain...