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...