Can chocolate cake induce labor? Probably not. It’s right up there with lemon cupcakes for ways you can enjoy your pregnancy but not induce labor. One of the earliest online mentions of this labor induction cake was on an…
Labor & Birth
Using Your Five Senses For Natural Labor Pain Relief
Sometimes, options for labor pain relief can’t quite take the edge off the way you’d like. However, using your five senses as a way to distract or move your mind elsewhere can be a good way of managing the pain. …
What Should I Wear During Labor?
Many women aren’t sure what to wear during labor – they’re worried about modesty, comfort and whether what they choose to labor in is ‘normal.’ The truth is, there is no normal when it comes to what you wear during…
Get Baby Out Of My Pelvis! Disengaging/Getting Comfortable After Baby Drops
If your baby is engaged in your pelvis it can be very uncomfortable, feeling like baby is about to fall out and making walking difficult and even painful. Here are some facts about babies engaging: • Babies can engage in…
Should I Shave Or Wax Before Induction or Labor?
Many women worry about how they’ll look ‘down there’ during birth and want to do some maintenance, which can include shaving, waxing or trimming. If you’re worried about how you’ll look, keep in mind: Midwives and doctors see a lot…
I’m 3cm Dilated and 30% Effaced. Will Labor Start Soon?
You can be dilated or effaced for weeks or months before labour. Or you can be NOT dilated or effaced, with a baby who is not engaged and go into labour and have your baby two hours later. Dilated,…