Your Birth, Your Way: A Guide to Advocating for Yourself during Induction
One of the hardest things for me when choosing induction was the feeling that I was handing too much of my experience over to others. Would it still feel like my birth, would I still have the confidence to ask for what I wanted and needed. It’s important to feel...
Dance Your Way to Delivery: 10 Ideas to Induce Labour Naturally
I remember those final week well, I was so desperate for labour to start I’d try anything to get things going! While there is no scientific evidence to back most of these methods, some have been used for centuries, and some are somewhat logical! Of course do...
Induction of Labour: How to Prepare Yourself Physically and Mentally
Induction of labour is a process in which contractions are artificially initiated before the onset of labour. It is a common practice that is usually carried out for medical reasons. If you are scheduled for induction of labour, it is important to prepare yourself...
7 Signs You May be in Labour: What to Look Out For
If you’re planning or considering induction, especially if you’re 40 weeks or more, one of the things you’re probably on high alert for is signs of labour! I remember Googling every tiny thing, hoping to see one of the signs! So if you’re...
Hospital Bag List for Induction
I remember scouring the internet for every available hospital bag list to make sure I didn’t miss anything. I felt like it was a small way to take back control of my experience. If you’re doing the same, I want to reassure you that really you need very...