Top 5 Things to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
1) A 1L One Handed Water Bottle This will be very useful in labour, but it’s time to shine will be during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is thirsty work, literally! The hormone oxytocin is responsible for releasing the milk from the breast (amongst, many other amazing functions) and another effect it has is to dry the oral […]
How to be a Good Birth Support
In my experience, antenatal classes can be more important for the support person, as they are for the woman giving birth. From early in pregnancy the woman is reading, listening to podcasts, talking to friends, family and care providers. Whereas the partner often isn’t motivated to do this until well in to the third trimester […]
