Massaging the 4 quadrants of the breast can serve as a way to stimulate lactation in the 3rd trimester. This type of stimulation would typically begin after 36 weeks gestation provided you have gotten the OK from your obstetric provider to do so. ...
Did you know that 385,000 babies are born each Christmas day!!...
Typically breech exercises are performed before the 37-week mark because babies will have a little less room to turn at 37 weeks & beyond. ...
Swaddling is a practice that has been used since ancient times to replicate the comfort & safety of the womb....
You may be anxious for your baby to turn head down to avoid an ECV (external cephalic version) or a C-Section, we have made a list of the most effective methods of encouraging your baby to flip!...
If you're a soon-to-be first-time mom, you've probably a long list of baby supplies you need to buy, from clothes to soothers, it's totally normal to have dozens of Pinterest board ideas about your baby's nursery....
We often get asked how to naturally encourage labor to begin and while we understand to meet your little one, they'll make their appearance when they're ready....
Sign up to our FREE Baby Care Workshop and start your baby prep today. Hope to see you at one of our classes soon!...
Vaginal tears also called perineal lacerations or tears occur when the baby's head is coming through the vaginal opening and it is either too large for the vagina to stretch around or it is a normal size but the vagina doesn't stretch easily. These tears...
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum. Pressure from the presenting part during labor has the potential for these swollen veins to pop out during the 2nd stage (the pushing stage). ...
This is such a great question and one we get asked in our online childbirth classes a lot!...
If your pregnancy is beyond 37 weeks, your planned mode of birth is vaginal, your baby’s head is down & you’re having uterine contractions - it is safe to be in labor....
Safe sleep for babies is such an important topic which is why we teach it as part of our FREE Baby Care Workshop for first-time expectant parents....
Breastfeeding can be magical, empowering, & gratifying all at the same time. It affords the newborn invaluable benefits & offers an intimate bonding experience....
Stress and anxiety is not good for the body so yes, it does affect your pregnancy....
You can start perineal massage from 34 weeks of pregnancy onwards; using unscented oil/lubricant. ...
Don’t worry if you can’t feed instantly, it is new for both you and your baby so sometimes it can take a little while to master!...
Our FREE Baby Care Workshop centres around safe sleep for your baby, but we often forget about safe sleep during pregnancy. Our midwives recommend for pregnant women to sleep on their sides from the 2nd trimester on....
Water births are a great option for midwifery led singleton uncomplicated pregnancies. It is never too late to have one....
Am I in labour?? The million-dollar question on every expecting Mom's mind....
You can attend our birthing class (also known as a childbirth class) any time during your second or third trimester, 30-34 weeks is ideal. ...
Comfy clothes are key! Leggings that come up nice and high on your tummy. ...
Did you know that the more active and fit you are during your pregnancy, the easier it will be for you to adapt to your changing shape as your baby grows, fit women labour easier too and naturally bounce back that bit quicker after baby...
In preparation for anything new in life we prepare, we plan and we gather information. This guides us in knowing what to expect, it builds our knowledge....
Your growing baby will likely cause you to feel lots of strange twinges and aches, especially as you head into the last few weeks....
When will I notice them? What is a false negative and a false positive?...
Are you a Midwife or do you have a friend who is a Midwife...
We are delighted to announce the birth of The Baby Academy’s Online Antenatal Classes across the United States....
