When a Temperature Rise in Labour Isn’t Always a Cause for Alarm

by | Jul 6, 2025 | Birth Partner, Birth Preparation, Empowered Birth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Intentional Birth, Labour and Birth, labour assessment, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Midwife Led Unit, Natural Birth, Normal Birth, Physiological Birth, Posterior Birth, Side Effects, Temperature Regulation

During labour, even a slight rise in temperature can quickly raise concerns among maternity staff. The immediate assumption often centres around the possibility of infection, and this can influence the course of your birth experience – potentially leading to...

Antibiotics, Mental Health, and the Postpartum Period: A Hidden Danger

by | Feb 21, 2025 | Antibiotics, Baby Blues, Family Support, Informed Decision Making, Mental Health, Postpartum, Postpartum Depression, Side Effects

The postpartum period is a time of immense change – emotionally, mentally, and physically. New mothers often experience a wide range of feelings as they recover from birth, bond with their baby, and adjust to a new phase of life. While it’s common to focus on...