by supportingher | Nov 5, 2020 | Tips for Labor and Birth
Counter pressure is a great skill to master, whether you are planning to labor at home or if your plan is to give birth without pain medication. It is a tool for everyone’s toolbox. In this post and in the video below, I will break down this pain management...
by supportingher | Apr 9, 2020 | Tips for Labor and Birth
There are a lot of unknowns in healthcare right now. Dealing with the coronavirus has been challenging and care providers are doing their best to provide the quality care to their patients while managing safety of the entire healthcare team. As you read through...
by supportingher | Feb 24, 2020 | Tips for Labor and Birth
In my experience as a doula and childbirth educator, I have found that there are many incorrect beliefs in regard to exams of the cervix in late pregnancy and labor. For this reason, I have put together this list of the 10 things that all pregnant people should know...
by supportingher | Jan 27, 2020 | Tips for Labor and Birth
Vaginal Exams are a common procedure during labor and birth, but I have found that they aren’t always understood. We have some great suggestions on how to support your partner while they are having an exam, but first it’s important to get some background...
by supportingher | Nov 22, 2019 | Tips for Labor and Birth
One of the easiest ways to support your partner during labor, birth and the early days of motherhood is through verbal support. Specifically, a well-timed encouraging phrase can be one of the most powerful initiatives you can make as a teammate and coach. Your...
by supportingher | Nov 21, 2019 | Tips for Labor and Birth
Our number one rule for physical support is TRY. Don’t wait for your partner to ask you for the support. Try these techniques out and listen see if they work. Keep them up if they are working well and stop they if they aren’t. 1. Hold Hands This is one of...
