Kate sets a HypnoBirthing trend in Australia

Posted on June 19, 2013April 24, 2014 by BrisbaneBirthing

HypnoBirthing, calm natural birth preparation. Pregnant Possibilities

By Bree Taylor Molyneaux A growing number of Australian women are turning to HypnoBirthing and other natural birthing approaches as they challenge the notion that birth has to be painful. Following recent news that Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton used hypnosis early in her pregnancy for morning sickness and is planning on using HypnoBirthing for her upcoming birth, a new wave of women are becoming interested in this natural approach to childbirth. The use of hypnosis for birth...

The delightful birth of Felix – May 2013

Posted on May 28, 2013July 8, 2015 by BrisbaneBirthing

HypnoBirthing baby - Pregnant Possibilities

I was nervous about being induced, as my escalated blood pressure came so unexpected after a very straightforward pregnancy. Nevertheless, with our HypnoBirthing teachings, lots of practice and the support of our practitioner Bree, we were able to achieve the natural and drug-free birth that we desired for our little boy (apart from the necessary induction hormone). The birth of Felix was a delight and I spent a lot of my time in labour feeling either calm, relaxed, excited, or crying with co...

Review of Birth Reborn by Michel Odent

Posted on May 5, 2013June 19, 2015 by BrisbaneBirthing

by Bree Taylor Molyneaux I was already a fan of Michel Odent from the many birth videos I have seen him featured on and skim reading this book many years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed reading his book in its entirety, finding it provides a very holistic picture of how Odent came to be the expert on natural birth that he is regarded today and provides a realistic argument for everything that he does – why minimal intervention is used, how the environment of birth is created and supported and mo...

Natural childbirth: Challenges & solutions in the 21st century

Posted on October 1, 2012June 19, 2013 by BrisbaneBirthing

by Bree Taylor Molyneaux Queensland (and Australia) now has the highest caesarean rate in our history; 47.9% in Private Hospitals and 34% in Public Hospitals[1], so the importance of supporting and educating women in birth choices becomes increasingly necessary. As an independent birth educator I hear a vast range of birth stories which make me both cry with joy and shed tears of sadness and frustration. Birth is supposed to be a joyful event, a rite of passage that marks the transition f...

Side effects of epidurals

Posted on December 7, 2011November 28, 2011 by BrisbaneBirthing

A quick search online and you will find there are many reasons to avoid an epidural in chilbirth if at all possible. Here are a few more considerations when planning and researching your birth preferences. Side Effects of Epidurals: on Mother Severe restriction in mobility due to epidural wire in spine, partial or complete leg paralysis Continuous fetal monitoring and IV in arm during labor despite frequent occurrence of either no pain relief (5%) or inadequate pain...

FAQ on cord clamping

Posted on November 28, 2011December 19, 2011 by BrisbaneBirthing

healing birth after a birth trauma | Pregnant Possibilities

What is Cord Clamping? Cord clamping is a where a baby’s umbilical cord is clamped and cut. Cord clamping might be done prior, during, immediately after or hours after birth, although usually takes place in the third stage of labour (for a vaginal delivery). When cord severance is performed before physiological closure, a plastic clamp or ligature is applied to the remaining cord to prevent blood loss from the baby. The blood collected is often stored for future emergency use in a cord b...

Natural ”drugs’ present in labour

Posted on November 18, 2011October 12, 2011 by BrisbaneBirthing

There are many different definitions for the word drug. Many women choose artificial drugs in labour (ie an epidural) probably unaware of the vast array of natural drugs your body produces in a natural, physiological birth where no chemicals are injected or absorbed into the body. drug (drug) 1. a chemical substance that affects the processes of the mind or body. Which drugs should you choose for your labor? Natural oxytocin- "Oxytocin is the hormone that causes the uterus to contract dur...

Benefits of a Natural Third Stage – Physiological Birth

Posted on November 8, 2011August 5, 2013 by BrisbaneBirthing

The third stage of labour is when the placenta is birthed (usually within 30-60 minutes of the baby being birthed). Today almost all 'civilised nations' who have women birthing in hospitals manage the third stage of labour with an artificial injection of ocytocin/ Pitocin /Syntocin in Australia). The purpose of this is to encourage the placenta to release from the uterus quickly, in order to prevent the occurrence of a Post Partum Haemorrhage. In natural birth when this stage takes place w...

Questions to ask when choosing an Obsetrician

Posted on October 15, 2011June 30, 2015 by BrisbaneBirthing

So you want a vaginal birth but are still planning to hire an OB 'just in-case' or because you figure private is better right? Well in the birthing world that is far from the truth. For more on that read this blog post and this one or contact me directly. Back to the questions at hand; what to ask an OB to confirm they are supportive of a natural or vaginal delivery with minimal intervention and a therefore a reduced likelihood of c-section. The questions are as follows Why did you cho...

Why get Independant Birth Education?

Posted on October 11, 2011September 29, 2011 by BrisbaneBirthing

Article written by Kelly Wilder of Belly Belly http://www.bellybelly.com.au/pregnancy/independent-birth-education So you’re pregnant, want the very best birth for you and your baby and want to get your hands on as much information as possible! So, here’s 9 great reasons why independent childbirth education is going to help give you the best chance possible at the most positive experience. 1. Independent Educators Are Specialists In What They Do When you choose an independent educator...