How to Optimise your Chances of a Positive Birth
A BIT ABOUT BIRTH
I am honoured each and every time to be chosen as one of your team during pregnancy. To provide support to you in the form of bodywork, shiatsu, reflexology and massage during this extraordinary and very special time.
My aim is to provide relief from discomfort, postural support and awareness, aftercare and tips to continue the good work at home and birth preparation for both you and your birth support partner.
These are in addition to the welcoming environment, quiet time out from your busy life, a warm mug of raspberry leaf tea and a listening ear.
The majority of the ladies I work with make use of hypnobirthing or similar techniques as part of their birth preparation. This is such a wonderful tool to have under your belt to help you on your way to feeling confident, empowered and calm, no matter what happens on baby’s birthing day.
In addition to getting mentally ready for birth, it is vital to get physically fit and prepared. To optimise your chances of a positive birth, I would highly recommend emersing yourself in the world of active birth.
Through experience, I have found that those who have knowledge of active birth and use the associated positions during pregnancy and birth, tend to have more positive outcomes.
Repeated studies have shown more positive birth outcomes for those using upright, active positions during labour and birth than those who opted for recumbent or static positions.
Further benefits shown by modern research:
Greater strength, regularity and frequency of uterine contractions
More efficient cervical dilation
Greater relaxation between contractions
Greater pressure from baby’s head on cervix between contractions
♀️Shorter first and second stages
♀️Greater comfort, less stress and pain
Reduced necessity for pain relief
Lower incidence of foetal distress
Improved condition of newborn
♀️Greater sense of being actively involved in the process of labour
Why is this the case? Look out for my next post!
