Labor & Birth

You Will Know When Labor Starts – Um Says Who?

“You will know when labour starts” is one of those trite generalisations that I see said over and over to expectant first time mothers. Sure, 65% of the time, it’s obvious that a contraction is a contraction. But what about…

When Will I Go Into Labor? 25 Signs Baby’s Coming

The last weeks and days can really stretch, especially when you’re looking for any sign that something is beginning to happen. Here is a list of some of the signs that may indicate labor is either about to start or…

Delayed Cord Clamping – Let Your Baby Keep Its Blood!

Delayed cord clamping is, simply, not cutting the umbilical cord after birth till it has done its job. Your placenta and baby are one functioning unit; the placenta acts in a similar way to a kidney dialysis machine by filtering…