Vicki ThorpeJun 25, 20211 minWhy are we so afraid of BIG BABIES?It’s something I hear so much - “They said my baby is going to be massive” ”I hope he’s small” ”I can’t believe the baby was 9lbs” ”How...
Vicki ThorpeMay 25, 20211 minWhat does a contraction feel like?We see contractions on TV as a person with a tense jaw, clenched fists, tight shoulders and screaming. In fact there are loads of...
Vicki ThorpeMay 15, 20211 minHow to use your BRAINS during labour and birthAlways ask questions and remember the acronym B.R.A.I.N.S . Benefit Risk Alternatives/options Instinct/intuition Nothing Smile ....
Vicki ThorpeApr 1, 20212 minWhat to Expect: What are the Stages of Labour and BirthEARLY LABOUR: 0cm - 3cm dialated Usually the longest phase of labour - serveral hours Shorter irregular surges as the cervix begins to...