If you have been pregnant for 8 months or more, you’d know that the day of child delivery is close. There are unique signs that labor is 24 to 48 hours away which can include menstrual cramps, loose joints, water gushing, etc. However, these signs vary depending on the individual. Despite the uncertainty in perfectly…
Category: Birth
Choosing Vaginal Birth After a Previous 4th Degree Tear
Written by: Anne Ferguson One of my recent clients wanted to share her success story using Hypnobabies and One Strong Mama among other strategies for anyone looking for answers and wrestling with what to do after a previous fourth-degree tear. My client’s story: 4 years ago I had a 4th-degree tear. Labor was not productive, no coaching or support from staff,…
Why More Moms are Choosing Fewer Cervical Checks During Their Birthing Time
by Anne Ferguson During pregnancy and during a person’s birthing time (labor), care providers (nurses, doctors, and midwives) may offer to check a birthing person’s cervix. It may not always be presented as your choice but it is! And, more and more, I find that families I support are choosing few if any cervical checks…
What is Fetal Ejection Reflex?
Fetal ejection reflex is one of the most misunderstood terms in childbirth. Some women say their babies “flew out” of their wombs without any effort on their part. When you gave birth, perhaps your body took over and you didn’t feel any urges to slow down. You didn’t have to be told to “push” by…