Hearing your baby cry at birth is such a special moment. But what if your baby doesn’t cry at birth? Let’s explore why it is important for babies to cry at birth.
Only 5% of births occur on the due date, so what happens if you go past it? Is it bad for the baby? Will you need to be induced? Midwife Beth Ryan explains all.
Due date fast approaching, mama? Midwife Beth Ryan shares her advice on how to feel more confident and less fearful of childbirth.
Did you know your baby’s umbilical cord contains stem cells that can be collected, stored and used to treat disease? Read on to learn all about cord blood banking.
Waiting a while before cutting your umbilical cord after birth is known as ‘delayed cord clamping’. Read this article to learn what it’s all about.
Shaney Hudson discusses her choice to encapsulate her placenta, and explores the evidence behind this growing trend. Learn more.
Deciding to birth your baby via c-section or vaginal birth is tough. Read this article to understand the key birthing method differences & what to expect.
Midwife Beth Ryan takes us through the most effective birthing positions for delivering a baby – including ones you can try with an epidural and even a few to avoid.
Wondering whether you should add stocking up on colostrum to your pre-baby to-do list? Here’s what you need to know about hand expressing colostrum while pregnant.
Giving birth is a huge physical and mental feat. But you can totally do it. Read this article to learn about the best types of exercise to prepare for labour.
Gearing up for giving birth? Midwife Beth Ryan takes us through everything you can do to prepare for labor in the weeks leading up to birth.
Keen to get this show on the road? Midwife Beth Ryan reviews the evidence behind 5 natural ways to induce labor & the results are surprising. Read more.
Midwife Beth Ryan assures that births before arrival occur very rarely. But because birth is unpredicatable AF, read how to handle an accidental home birth.
It’s normal to feel nervous about childbirth. But it’s not something to fear. Learn how to minimize birth trauma by exploring unrealistic ideas of birth.
Adding birth affirmations to your birth plan can be a game-changer when it comes to labor. Check out these 10 epic affirmations for birth.
Preparing for labor is a great idea, but even the best laid birth plan may go out the window. Learn how to enjoy your birth whatever may come.
Birth can seem scary AF. To help ease your fears, we’ve curated 10 incredible birth stories that show no matter how you give birth, it can be a positive experience.
Developed in the 1950s, Lamaze birthing methods have a proven track record at helping women deliver healthy bubs. Find out what a Lamaze antenatal class covers.
Looking for an antenatal class that covers EVERYTHING about pregnancy, the stages of labour, birth & early parenting? Here’s what to expect from She Births classes.
Feel sceptical about the idea of having a ‘calm’ birth? We felt the same. But a Calm Birth class actually has a lot to offer. Learn more about this antenatal class.
Hospital antenatal classes cover a lot of what you need to know about the stages of labour & birth. They’re like a fun field trip, but with more vagina talk.
Looking into antenatal classes? Hypnobirthing is a popular choice among mums who want an intervention-free birth. Read all about what to expect.
How long is a piece of string? Same applies to pregnancy & birth costs. Take a look at what expenses are involved & how to start planning.
Midwife Bernadette Lack gives her advice on how to resist the drugs (if that’s what you want) at the toughest point of labor pain. You got this mama!
Pregnant & preparing to push a human being out of your body? We asked 30 moms what birth was really like & they didn’t sugarcoat it. Read more.
How do you choose the antenatal class that’s right for you? Here’s a handy list of some of the main antenatal classes you can attend during pregnancy.
Pack your hospital bag now so you can focus on more important things later, like birthing a human. Midwife Aliza Carr takes us through her hospital bag checklist.
Get the tissues ready – these responses from new moms about how it felt meeting their newborn baby after giving birth will have you feeling all the feels. Read more.
Midwife Beth Ryan reveals why she thinks writing a birth plan is a great idea & shares advice on how you can write your own plan for labor & delivery. Read more.
Approaching or passed your due date and wondering when your baby will arrive? Midwife Aliza Carr explains seven signs of labour so you know when birth is about to go down.
Giving birth in Australia and wondering whether to go public or private? We’ve created a list of key things to consider so you can decide which is best for you.
Midwife Bernadette Lack shares insights on how best to decide between having a midwife or an obstetrician lead your antenatal care during pregnancy. Learn more.
Looking to manage your labor pains without drugs? Midwife & personal trainer Bernadette Lack shares some amazing drug-free labor pain management techniques.
Concerned about labor pains? Midwife & personal trainer Bernadette Lack shares the inside scoop about pharmaceutical labor pain management options.
Midwife Beth Ryan highlights what her career has taught her about giving birth that she wants all mums to know. Spoiler alert: the movies lied. Read more.
