Midwives often speak with pride about supporting a woman to birth with an intact perineum. It’s a phrase that carries deep meaning — representing gentleness, awareness, and respect for the body’s innate design. But what really causes tearing, and is it truly possible to avoid it? To answer that, we need to look at perineal anatomy, birthing positions, episiotomy, and most importantly, the physiology of birth itself.

Why Planning Your Hospital Trip is Essential: Tips for a Smooth Birth Experience Going into labor can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. While we often focus on the birth itself, careful preparation for your hospital trip can make a significant difference in your comfort, stress levels, and overall experience. Planning ahead helps you stay in your zone, feel more in control, and focus on what really matters—welcoming your baby. Here are key considerations for your hospital

For many expectant parents, the decision about where to give birth is deeply personal. While hospitals remain the most common setting for...

Life is full of change. Some changes we welcome with open arms, and others arrive uninvited, shaking the ground beneath us. Our natural...

Labour isn’t just a physical process—it’s profoundly hormonal and neurological. The space in which a birthing person labours can either support or interrupt the body’s natural flow. Hormonal Needs: Calm and Dark The main hormones of labour—oxytocin, endorphins, and melatonin—thrive in conditions that promote calm. Oxytocin, the “love hormone,” drives contractions and progresses labour. It flows best when a person feels undisturbed, calm, and private. Bright lights, loud noise

As a doula, I often get asked, “What can I do to help my baby come out more easily?” The good news is your body already has a natural...

In the modern world, birth is often seen through a clinical lens—timed, monitored, and managed. But underneath all the protocols and interventions, there exists a powerful, primal intelligence: the intrinsic connection between a mother’s body and her baby during labor and birth. This isn’t just poetic—it’s biological, physiological, and deeply intuitive.

Cesarean births—often referred to as C-sections—are sometimes discussed as the “other” birth experience. But let’s set the record straight: C-sections are births. They are sacred, valid, and deserving of the same intention, reverence, and advocacy as any other birth. Whether your C-section is planned or emergent, you have the right to be supported, informed, and empowered every step of the way. This guide is here to help you prepare for an empowering C-sec