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Here are some of the babies, whose births I was honoured to be at over the last few months. The births ranged from 3hours to 3days, and I was impressed again and again with the strength, bravery, informed decision making, and trust in birth and in their babies shown by of all the parents.
Alexander - Born August14th at BCWomen's to very patient mom. At one point in her labour she started to laugh, "We said we didn't want any unnecessary people in our labour room, and here I am labouring in a full waiting room!" (For 10 hours!)
Alexei - Born Aug.7th. A very quick birth at Burnaby General. What a natural mama and pappa!
Vanessa -June 3rd. A successful VBA2C at BCWomen's. Congratulations Sherrie, you deserve it!
Rubi - May23rd. Born at BCWomen's. Mom and Dad spent a beautiful day labouring in their sunny little yard.
Hanif - July 3rd. A super fast unplanned homebirth! Thankfully the midwives were there, as well as two doulas and Grandma. Dad couldn't make it in time, but his voice was present via speaker phone! A beautiful birth.
Another comfort measure tip from my wonderful back up doula Aimee:
Rebozos are a great tool for pregnancy, labour, delivery and parenting. Here Aimée and Jill demonstrate using the rebozo for relieving lower back pain or hip pain prenatally and in labour.
It also helps with the progression of labour as it helps to realign the pelvis in a way that helps the baby wiggle down further which in turn can signal the body to produce more oxytocin (the hormone that tells the muscles of the uterus to contract).
We also demo how to secure the rebozo in the hip squeeze position so that your hands are free for massage, hand holding, or whatever the mom needs. It’s also helpful if the mom wants the hip squeeze *and* wants to be free to walk around. This is my own innovation!
www.AdarBirthServices.com
A great little film on how to use a foam back roller to relieve aches and pains prenatally & postpartum and to provide comfort in labour, made by my fabulous back up doula. adarbirthservices.com
more about “Relieve back pain in pregnancy, labou…“, posted with vodpod
The beautiful Aubrey was born on the early morning of March 3rd at BCWomen’s.
Nora, all 4.12lbs of her, born at BC Women’s on February 2nd.
Lovina, born the morning of January 30 at BC Women's.
Lovina with Mom and Dad
Buyon was born on January 12th at St.Pauls
Sanaya- born December 15th at BC Women's
Sanaya & Mom
Arlo Zephyrin - born at home on October 29th
Caetlyn Jazz Born November 2Oth at Buranby General Hospital
Terran Christopher born at home November 26th
