Category: Birth Partners
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Birth Partner Hacks
Are you a birth partner? You are not sure where to start when it comes to supporting the birthing mother/person? Here are just some hacks to get you started! 💜 The Hip Squeeze – a favourite of many birthing mothers/people 💜 Figure of 8 ball sit – some gentle movement 💜 The slow dance –…
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Birth bag tips (COVID-19 TopUPs)
What to pack into your birth bag aka hospital bag during this pandemic? Are there any essentials that you’ve missed? Find out… Pack one bag for mum, one for baby/babies and one for your birth partner COVID-19 TopUPs are highlighted in bold Bag for mum Your birth plan and maternity notes Comfy, lose-fit dressing gown…
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Informed Decision-making for childbirth
Why is Informed decision-making for birth so important? Often, pregnancy is a woman’s or pregnant person’s first significant introduction to the healthcare system. Suddenly, you have to make all sorts of decisions for you, your baby and your family unit. You’ll be faced with difficult choices around your healthcare during your pregnancy and birth. Often…
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Your Birth Bag
What are the things you really need to pack in your birth bag? For mum your maternity notes birth preferences / plan (if you have) TENS machine (if you are planning to use one) warm socks in case you get cold feet during labour light clothing (hospitals and birth units are often very warm) Snacks…
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Going to be a birth partner? Do’s and don’ts.
Attending childbirth preparation classes with your partner will help with your understanding of what is going on and what she is talking about. There is also some new vocabulary you may wish to learn. Be available by phone, especially closer to the due day. Have your own hospital or homebirth bag including: change of clothes, swimming trunks to…
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A-Z of self-help for labour and birth
A Aromatherapy, Acupuncture, Acupressure and Ask for information: the more you know, the more relaxed you’ll feel, Fresh air B Breathe rhythmically, and relax as you breathe out, have a bath, birth ball, read a book, bake something C Cuddles, use electronic candles to lower the lighting and change the mood, change position, communication, comfort…
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How to be a supportive birth partner #10
#10 Be strong for her and your baby Finally, yes, be strong. You have got this! You can do this! The midwives will be there to support you both also. Be strong, be confident! Thank you for following this little series. I hope you’ve found it helpful. All these tips have been collected from new…
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How to be a supportive birth partner #9
#9 Reassure her. Often all that is needed is a bit of reassurance. Being in labour and giving birth can be hard work and tiring. Reassuring words, eye contact and touch can help your partner to get through it all. You might also want to try some praise or affirmations such as “You are strong.” or “You,…
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How to be a supportive birth partner #8
#8 Support her choices. It is important that your partner feels supported in her choices. It may be beneficial to discuss her choices and agree on few prior to going in to labour. Some women choose to write a birth plan, others prefer to write down just a few preferences. If you have strong believes…
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How to be a supportive birth partner #7
#7 Be assertive. Ask if you are not sure what is happening. When making decisions, remember to ask your B.R.A.I.N. What are the Benefits? What are the Risks? What are the Alternatives? What do my Instincts tell me? What if we do Nothing for a while?
Tina Gibbs 