First of all take a big breath. Close your eyes, focus, and stop looking at Google. If you are starting to have cramping, or experiencing spotting it can be terrifying. Immediately you start to think the worst, you can see all of the hopes, dreams, and future you had imagined for your yet to be born child being swept away in the wind, that a miscarriage is inevitable. I have …
This is a topic that is quite dear to my heart, I see far too many people wave good bye to this precious time without even realising it. The immediate time after birth is such a special time that should be treasured, honoured, and most of all respected. Not taken for granted and trampled on by everyone who just wants to smile at the beautiful new soul. I had vastly …
It is very common for us to be asked the question of “do you induce?”, as a general rule my answer is no.Before you stop reading- allow me to explain myself. Working as both an acupuncturist and a doula, it has given me a unique understanding of how the impact of inducing a birth (whether medically or with acupuncture) can change the birthing outcome- not necessarily for the better. It …
