by AimeeSing | Sep 15, 2023 | Birth, Calmbirth, Doula, Postpartum, Pregnancy
This incredible woman has given permission for her positive second birth experience story to be shared, a vaginal birth after caesarean. So often I hear from women that they are feeling scared of birth, particularly after a difficult first birth when planning their...
by AimeeSing | Oct 1, 2022 | Birth, Doula, Postpartum, Research
During the process of birth planning with the women I support we always touch on suturing of tears and episiotomy. What are the different types of tears? When is an episiotomy used and what does this look like? How are tears and episiotomies different and what is the...
by AimeeSing | May 19, 2022 | Birth, Calmbirth, Doula
“Do doulas replace partners at birth?”” My partner is worried you’ll take his place during the labour”” If I have a partner who can support me, why might I need a doula?” So DO doulas replace partners at birth?! The short...
by AimeeSing | May 19, 2022 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Calmbirth, Doula, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Research
Want a positive birth? See what Calmbirth Classes in the Blue Mountain can do for you! Calmbirth Classes in the Blue Mountains help educate, inspire and improve your confidence around childbirth. Calmbirth is an incredible, evidence based, trusted childbirth education...
by AimeeSing | May 23, 2021 | Birth, Doula, Pregnancy, Research
How can you induce labour? If you browse social media groups or any pregnancy and birth forums, “How can you induce labour naturally?” is constantly asked. Induction of labour is the stimulation of uterine contractions when labour hasn’t already...
by AimeeSing | Feb 28, 2021 | Birth, Doula
PENRITH DOULA – WHAT IS A DOULA? Hi! I’m a doula providing support to women and families in the Penrith area and surrounds. So, what is a doula, and what exactly do they do? In my own practice, my doula support is pretty much whatever you need it to be!...
