Clary Sage in Pregnancy: Should You Use It or Avoid It?
Clary Sage in Pregnancy: Should You Use It or Avoid It? If you’ve looked into natural oils to use, you may be considering clary sage in pregnancy. It’s often talked about as a way to relax, stimulate contractions, or even help kickstart labour. But is it actually safe? There’s a lot of confusing and conflicting advice online about clary […]
What to Wear in Labour: Practical & Comfortable Choices for Birth
Packing your hospital bag or planning your home birth setup? At some point, you’ll probably ask yourself, What should I actually wear in labour? The truth? There’s no right or wrong answer. Some women go full comfort mode in a loose T-shirt, others want a stylish maternity nightie, and some end up giving birth completely naked without even noticing! Labour is unpredictable, and what feels […]
The Hormone Drip – What You Need to Know About Synthetic Oxytocin in Labour
You might have heard of oxytocin being called the “love hormone.” It’s the one responsible for all those feelings of bonding, trust, and connection. But when it comes to labour, oxytocin isn’t just about warm fuzzy feelings — it’s what gets your contractions going, helps you manage pain, and keeps labour ticking along. That’s the […]
Why Not to Count Contractions
Pregnancy advice often comes with a long list of things you “should” do—and somewhere near the top is usually “count your contractions”. You’ll hear it from books, apps, and sometimes even health professionals. They say, “When your contractions are 5 minutes apart, lasting 1 minute each, for 1 hour, it’s time to go in!” In this blog […]
Lightning Crotch – That Sudden, Sharp Pain in Pregnancy (What It Is & Why It Happens)
Lightning Crotch – That Sudden, Sharp Pain in Pregnancy (What It Is & Why It Happens) Pregnancy is a wild ride, full of amazing moments (like feeling those first kicks) and not-so-amazing surprises (like suddenly being zapped in the crotch with what feels like an electric shock, often referred to as lightening crotch). If you’ve ever been walking, sitting, or […]
What You Need to Know About Episiotomy – Will You Need One Again?
What You Need to Know About Episiotomy – Will You Need One Again? Ah, the infamous episiotomy—a word that can make even the most confident of pregnant women wince. If you had one in a previous birth, you might be wondering: What is an Episiotomy? An episiotomy is a small surgical cut made in the perineum (the area […]
40 Weeks Pregnant – The Waiting Game
You’re 40 weeks pregnant. You’ve made it. Full term. Graduation day. Only… there’s no cap, no gown, and probably no baby yet either. If you’re feeling fed up, uncomfortable, emotional, or just plain done — you’re not alone. Most people don’t go into labour on their due date. In fact, only around 4–5% of babies are born […]
39 Weeks Pregnant – Are We Nearly There Yet?
You’re 39 weeks pregnant — and if it feels like you’ve been pregnant forever, you’re not imagining it. At this 39 weeks pregnant, you might feel excited, impatient, emotional, uncomfortable… or all of the above before lunchtime. The truth is, your baby could decide to arrive any day now — but they might also hang on […]
Pregnancy Week 38
Pregnancy Week 38: What to Expect This Week You’ve made it to Pregnancy Week 38, and while your due date is technically still two weeks away, baby could arrive any time now. Or not. Because babies are known for doing exactly what they like, when they like. You, meanwhile, might be oscillating between “I’m so […]
Pregnancy Week 37
Pregnancy Week 37: What to Expect This Week Welcome to Pregnancy Week 37—officially full term. That means if your baby decided to make their grand entrance now, they’d likely be just fine on the outside. You, however, might be feeling very done with being pregnant (and also slightly alarmed that it’s all getting very real). […]
