Pharmacological Comfort Measures for Birth
During your labour and birth, you may use physical comfort measures like TENS, massage and movement. As labour progresses you may feel you need to avail of some of the pharmacological comfort measures your hospital or birth centre can provide.
There are several options available to you. As with all medications, they do have some […]





9 Reasons to Join a Pregnancy Pilates Class
It’s safe!
Many pregnancy classes are designed and led by specialists in pregnancy like midwives, specialist physiotherapists, antenatal teachers and doulas. As a Women’s Health physiotherapist, doula and Gentlebirth instructor, I choose exercises that encourage flexibility, balance and strength. These are all helpful in pregnancy, labour and post-partum.
It boosts energy.
After a tough day […]





Does Episiotomy Really Protect the Pelvic Floor?
What is Episiotomy?
An episiotomy is a surgical to the perineum made during childbirth. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anal sphincter. In my Gentlebirth workshops, we discuss worries that expectant mums may have about the birth. Having an episiotomy is almost always close to the top of the list.
Why […]




