Whether you have rescued baby from breech, (there was a reason to be in a medically un-condoned ‘awkward’ spot) or think that 40 weeks is a full term pregnancy, there may be something else that is missing. If your baby’s head is not hitting the ‘sweet’ spot in your cervix, labour just may not start […]
INDUCTION – Heather’s position statement. As a continuity of care practitioner one who looks after you and all of your family through all your life and phases, I support nature and life in all things. I do not support modern obstetric practices as they are too dangerous – especially to mum and baby bonding. If
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As easy as changing your focus. Why would you hurry nature? So far she has worked perfectly. Perhaps take more Magnesium, rest more and focus on what sort of mother you want to be. You will not be able to control anything about your baby after birth – as s/he is their own person. Why
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Having a set time limit (only since scanning happened along less than 30 years ago) after which the uterus is apparently then an unsafe place belies nature – women grow babies perfectly. What happens when we interfere with normal? We don’t get normal mother and baby interactions .. . (Is this safe?) Have you asked what
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The Story of Madeline’s Birth My first pregnancy was picture perfect. As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I did what most people I knew did, got an obstetrician and settled into my regular check-ups and planning for a natural birth.
Paul says: “Heather – your advice and direction in relation to standing up for what we wanted, rather than following what the specialist said we needed to do was invaluable. Imagine, happily coasting along with an obstetrician, who suddenly at 36 weeks tells us that we are having a C section in two weeks –
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Induction – Heather’s position statement. 40 weeks is NOT the due date – it is an average for subsequent births – not for the first one. That is 10 – 12 days later. It is the normal range after the first birth – 37 to 43 weeks – on a Bell curve. Ask yourself why