by Sallyann Beresford | Jan 10, 2025 | Doula, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Homebirth, Hypermobility, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour, Protracted labour
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders that can affect many aspects of a person’s health, including their pregnancy, labour, and postpartum experience. The condition often involves hypermobility, fragile tissues, and skin that bruises...
by Sallyann Beresford | Jan 10, 2025 | Birth Partner, Breastfeeding, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Postpartum, Sovereign Birth
When faced with choices regarding birth, no matter how big or small – decision making can feel overwhelming. Assuming you have weighed the pros and cons, sought advice, and overanalysed every detail about your answer, how can you be sure you will make the...
by Sallyann Beresford | Jan 10, 2025 | Birth Partner, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Sovereign Birth
The privacy instinct during labour and birth is a deeply ingrained protective mechanism that your body and subconscious mind naturally activate. It’s part of your body’s wisdom to create the safest possible environment for birthing your baby. This instinct prompts you...
by Sallyann Beresford | Jan 10, 2025 | Birth Partner, Breastfeeding, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Neurodiversity, Postpartum
The subconscious mind is a powerful ally during labour and birth, working hard to protect and guide the birthing process. By understanding and respecting its role, we can create environments and encourage practices that support its precautionary instincts, leading to...
by Sallyann Beresford | Jan 10, 2025 | Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Homebirth, Hypnobirthing, Labour and Birth
While much focus is often placed on the physical aspects of labour, the role of the subconscious mind—the part of the mind that functions beyond our conscious awareness—is equally essential to the process. It works hard behind the scenes to protect us both physically...
by Sallyann Beresford | Dec 29, 2023 | Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Homebirth, Hypnobirthing, Labour and Birth
Breathing and relaxation techniques can be beneficial during labour and birth – to help manage the sensations felt during contractions, reduce any stress or anxiety you may be feeling, and to support you in having a more empowered birth experience. ...
by Sallyann Beresford | Dec 12, 2023 | Birth Partner, Doula, Homebirth, Labour and Birth
Is Labour Painful? The sensations felt during labour are often described as painful by many women. This pain however is physiological, and very different to other types you may experience in life which may not be as purposeful. As your uterus contracts, it is...
by Sallyann Beresford | Dec 4, 2023 | Birth Partner, Breastfeeding, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Postpartum, Sovereign Birth
A doula is a professional birth partner, who provides emotional, physical, and informational support to a pregnant woman and her partner before, during, and after childbirth. Hiring a doula can be a great decision for expecting parents who want to have an empowering...
by Sallyann Beresford | Oct 18, 2023 | Birth Partner, Doula, Homebirth, Labour and Birth
Does Labour always start at night? No, not everyone will go into labour at night, but I do notice that the vast majority of my clients will feel their first signs when it is dark outside. I suspect this is because they are typically at home, their partner is...
