Understanding Prodromal Labour: What It Is and How It Differs from the Latent Phase

by | Mar 6, 2025 | Antenatal Course, Back to Back baby, Birth Compass, Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour

Labour can be full of surprises, especially when it comes to early contractions. Prodromal labour, often called ‘false labour,’ involves contractions that can feel intense but don’t lead to dilation of the cervix. It can go on for days or sometimes even...

Why Long Contractions Are Not Necessarily a Sign of Progress in Labour

by | Jan 29, 2025 | Antenatal Course, Birth Partner, Discover Your North Star Course, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hospital Birth, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Natural Birth, Normal Birth, Physiological Birth, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour

Labour is a beautiful and powerful process, and contractions play an essential role in guiding you through it. However, the length and intensity of contractions aren’t always indicators of positive progress. In fact, prolonged contractions can sometimes signal the...

STOP and FLOP: Simple Strategies for a Calm and Empowered Labour

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Back to Back baby, Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour, Sovereign Birth

When preparing for labour, practical techniques that support both your body and mind can make all the difference. That’s why I developed two easy-to-remember acronyms: STOP and FLOP. These strategies have proven highly effective for my clients over the years, helping...

The Difference Between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility in Childbirth

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Back to Back baby, Birth Partner, Doula, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Homebirth, Hypermobility, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour, Protracted labour

Both Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and joint hypermobility can influence a woman’s childbirth experience, but they are distinct conditions with different implications for pregnancy, labour, and postpartum recovery. Understanding these differences...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Childbirth: Understanding the Impact

by | 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...