Natural Childbirth: Changes In Sex Life
It usually starts with,”Can I ask you a personal question?”I must admit, I don’t mind. There’s not much I haven’t shared already. So she continues,”How are things, you know, down…Continue Reading →
News Of The Week: Scientists Discover What Triggers Labour
Well, doesn’t that just sound like great news! I can’t begin to count how many articles, stories and books I’ve…
How To Turn A Back-To-Back, Transverse or Breech Baby
OP, or back labour, is when the baby’s back faces the mother’s back, rather than the preferred back to belly…
Preparing for a natural childbirth
Pregnancy is a time of such huge change. Your emotions change, your body, your home. It all changes. And just as an athlete practices for an event, a dancer for…Continue Reading →
Homebirth – A man’s perspective
When our daughter was born, I asked my husband if he would write his version of the experience, so that…
Birth story in pictures
[youtube hVvdGRwqGfM] For other posts on this topic visit: Birth Story Homebirth from a man’s perspective Natural Childbirth in Layman’s…
Life, with child – physically speaking
I’ve heard some rough descriptions of what ‘things’ feel like after childbirth, and I’ll admit, I was either very well prepared, very lucky or it just wasn’t as bad as…Continue Reading →
Pregnancy Week 40 – Day By Day
MONDAY So, 40 weeks came and went, and baby Button not only didn’t show, but didn’t even pretend to be…
Pregnancy Week 39 – Still just waiting and preparing, waiting and preparing
A midwife, Agnes, came early on Tuesday and didn’t stay long. She is entirely happy with the baby’s movement, heart…
Pregnancy Week 38 – Ailments and Impatiently Waiting
I do empathise with people who say the last four weeks of pregnancy are the toughest. I’ve not had too many problems up till now, but for me, this last…Continue Reading →