1. Take care of yourself. This is one of the most important things you can do. To be there for your partner, you need to be awake, calm and comfortable. Eat regularly to maintain your energy Drink regularly (as often…
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15 Things You Shouldn’t Do Nine Months Pregnant
The first trimester can be difficult, the second trimester may be exciting, but nothing compares to the huge differences you’ll experience in size, movement, pain and symptoms in the last trimester of pregnancy. If you haven’t slowed down already, by…
6 Ways Hospitals Make Birth More Painful
Most women think that birthing in a hospital is the easiest way to have a baby. If they want pharmaceutical pain relief, this may be true – although that can also fail. If they want a drug free birth, there…
40 Tips to Help you Overcome Pregnancy Needle Phobia
It is not uncommon to see needle phobias being voiced on forums and in pregnancy communities and this far reaching fear can often drive many expecting mothers to break out in a sweat or pass out as soon as they…
20 Foods & Drinks For Labor | What To Eat
Although some hospitals maintain old policies forbidding women from eating and drinking in labor, many hospitals are becoming more aware of the risks of putting these blanket bans in place. Especially if you experience a long labor, you really need…
10 Things Your Doula Will Do That Your Partner & Midwife/Doctor Can’t
A doula is support person who does not perform any type of medical role but instead offer many other methods of support for both you and your partner during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Here are just a few ways a doula…