The most common type of anesthetic used during labor is epidural anesthesia. Because an epidural numbs the area between your breasts and knees, you may be wondering how you will be able to push your kid out during labor. Some research has looked into whether getting an epidural affects how you deliver your baby. Baby birth prepare, is one of the best practices to prepare you well for delivery sessions. To know about the top pushing positions with an epidural, read this blog till the end.  The Compulsion to Push Epidural Anesthesia Laboring mothers feel compelled to push towards the time o ..read more

Breastfeeding can be done in a variety of postures. When you have your first child and are new to nursing, you might want to attempt some of the usual breastfeeding positions you’ve heard about or seen. Then, as your confidence grows, you can try out different positions. You’ll quickly discover which ones are the most comfortable and convenient for you and your kid. For a better understanding of positions, one can also join the  Birth Preparation Course offered by many platforms online.  Top Breastfeeding and Positions  You are not required to breastfeed in any one position. Bre ..read more

Pregnancy isn’t an easy phase for women as the body changes restrict many movements. Apart from that, several other physical and emotional changes make it worse. As a result, most women feel inactive and helpless. But what if we tell you that there is a single solution for all these problems? Tempting, isn’t it? Prenatal yoga, which can help women stay active and have more control over their bodies, is the solution.  Still not sure about the necessity of prenatal yoga? If yes, then this article can help you find a list of compelling benefits along with necessary details here.  What i ..read more

One of the most popular topics among expectant mothers is water birth. They have heard of its benefits, including less stressful labour. A mother could give birth in either a water-filled deep bath or birthing pool, which can take place in your home, hospital, birthing centre and even in a river or the sea. While giving birth in water can help you deal with the pain, it’s also understandable that you’ll have some reservations if you haven’t tried it yet.  A midwife’s view on water births Generally, midwives have a favourable opinion of water births and are ready to assist a mother who wan ..read more

Over the years, home births are on the rise in the UK. Therefore, alluding to the rising popularity of giving birth at home. Empowering yourself with positive affirmations will help you prepare for a home birth. Yet, some reasons can influence you to either choose or discard it. This article will take you through the pros and cons of home birth! What Do You Mean By Giving Birth At Home? In its essence, home birth is the process in which you birth your baby at home instead of at a medical facility. However, it is not as simple as it looks. Giving birth at home will only be successful if you hav ..read more

Yoga will sustain your birth journey Yoga practice doesn’t guarantee you the birth you want. But… It helps you sustain the birth you get. Birth is physical… yoga will help you build your strength, your flexibility your endurance all the hallmarks of physical strength. Birth is mental… the practice of yoga takes you inwards, through a journey by yourself, into yourself and helps you discover the master of all guides, Your intuition. Your life experience in a simple “feeling”. Don’t ever underestimate the power of your intuition and it only heightens when you are about to become a mother. It’s t ..read more

Why Home Birth Matters by Natalie Meddings My rating: 4 of 5 stars I love the premise of this book, which is why I wanted to read it. I buy in the idea of home birth and I understand that hospital births are relatively new. However, despite everything, it is hard for first time mothers to visualise birth at home and even harder for their partners and family. Natalie Meddings brings a refreshingly balanced view to this conversation. Her style is quite clearly friendly and approachable, yet she brings across the nuances of the complexities of home birth rather well in this edition of the bril ..read more

The Birth of Homo, the Marine Chimpanzee: When the tool becomes the master by Michel Odent My rating: 5 of 5 stars An artist, a creator, an engineer truly becomes a master of their trade when they first play by the rules, internalise what they learn and then slowly question each aspect of their learning to constantly refresh their world view. There comes a turning point in their exploration when they break a rule because now they understand more… they can see further and join more dots. This takes a lifetime in almost every case. Breaking rules is ultimately the way we have become such a po ..read more

Why Induction Matters by Rachel Reed My rating: 5 of 5 stars Induction is one of the most scary, divisive and emotive topic in birth discussion. Women who have otherwise gone through their whole pregnancy without incident, may find themselves considering induction towards the end for various reasons. It is at this point they need impartial, evidence-based advice that will help them make the right decision; not a decision out of fear or experiential guidance from others whose cases may have differed fundamentally to theirs. Induction, like most interventions in birth come with their own set ..read more

Why Oxytocin Matters by Kerstin Uvnas Moberg My rating: 4 of 5 stars How do you write a succinct primer on a topic that touches almost all human interactions… a topic that encompasses love, birth, caring, community and health? Well if you are the world leading authority on the topic for decades then it can seem like a challenge to fit it all in. Kerstin Uvnäs Moberg is one such giant amongst us. She has not only made possible for us to understand the physiology and importance of Oxytocin and its role in human health but has a way of putting the information across that doesn’t feel like you a ..read more