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Bedsharing and how to do it safely

Bedsharing and how to do it safely

by AimeeSing | Apr 27, 2024 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Doula, Parenting, Postpartum, Research

Bedsharing and how to do it safely Bedsharing and co-sleeping are huge topics in the early days of a baby’s life. There is a consistent expectation that parents sleep babies on a separate sleep surface, sometimes in an entirely separate room. Despite this, the...
What to do to get ready for a new baby

What to do to get ready for a new baby

by AimeeSing | Mar 25, 2024 | Birth, Breastfeeding, Calmbirth, Doula, Parenting, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Research

“What do you need for a new baby?””How should I prepare for having a new baby?””What do I need to know to be ready for birth and parenthood?” Note: This blog post was originally written for and published on Kiddipedia. What should...
Doulas and Homebirth: What do doulas do at a homebirth?

Doulas and Homebirth: What do doulas do at a homebirth?

by AimeeSing | Oct 7, 2023 | Birth, Calmbirth, Doula

“What do doulas do at a homebirth?””Does a doula replace my partner at birth?””If I have a partner who can support me, why might I need a doula?” So what DO doulas do at a homebirth? I often get asked, “What do doulas do at a...
A positive second birth after a difficult first experience: a VBAC

A positive second birth after a difficult first experience: a VBAC

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...
Suturing of tears and episiotomy: Can we do it better?

Suturing of tears and episiotomy: Can we do it better?

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...
Doulas and Homebirth: What do doulas do at a homebirth?

Doulas and partners at birth: Do doulas replace partners?

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...
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Labour and Birth with Herpes Simplex Virus

"What happens with labour and birth if I have herpes?""What can I do to prevent a herpes outbreak close to labour/birth?""How can I reduce the likelihood transmission of HSV to my baby when giving birth?" Labour and birth with primary or recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus...

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Kai’s birth story – By Caitlin Hogan-west

Kai's Birth Story   Kai's birth story, as written by his mum Caitlin Hogan-west, has been shared with permission here. You can find more of Caitlin's musings and information on her blog, here.   On the 23rd of January 2025, at 11:58 pm, I met my beautiful...

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The Birth of Zicada – By Emma Parker

The Birth of Zicada Kraig Kirpalani For days, I'd known that he'd be with us soon.   Although baby's guess date was almost 2 weeks away - I had intuitive hits to bring the birth pool kit into the living room, to wrap up a work contract sooner than planned, to arrange...

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