An old wives’ tale that may probably hold a grain of truth, pineapples supposedly kick start labor for expecting women. Fact or folklore? Read on.
More than just your favorite summer fruit or SpongeBob Squarepants’ home of choice (who lives in a pineapple under the sea?), pineapples are a chockful of vitamins, nutrients and history. Before we jump into the main topic of this article, here are some quick fun facts about pineapples: [Read more…]
When it comes to preparing for labor, pain management tends to be the main factor women focus on. However, there’s a few other parts of the birth you’ll want to get ready for and heat is one of them.
If you’re due to give birth in summer, it can be especially uncomfortable and sweaty. So, how can you ensure you keep cool during labor? Below you’ll discover some of the best tips and methods you can try to beat the heat. [Read more…]
Looking for ways to naturally induce labor? If your due date has come and gone and you’re tired of waiting, there are some natural methods you can try to give baby a little push. However, it’s worth noting that if your body isn’t ready to give birth, no amount of encouragement is going to help speed the process up!
You’ll find a lot of natural methods are recommended to induce labor. The question is, do they actually work? Here, we’ll run through 10 of the most popular natural recommendations for inducing labor and whether or not they are known to be effective. [Read more…]
Even with a due date, there’s absolutely no way to determine when you’ll go into labor. Baby could decide to come early, or they may choose to hang out in your womb for longer than expected! However, whilst it isn’t possible to know when labor will begin, it is possible to look out for the early signs of labor once your due date is approaching.
Did you know that your body will start preparing for the labor up to a month before you give birth? This means you’ll start noticing different symptoms cropping up during the third trimester.
Here, you’ll discover the first signs of labor to look out for, so you can prepare both you and your birthing partner for the big day. [Read more…]
Women who have already given birth would more likely agree that going through labor is not a piece of cake. Labor is exhausting, energy-draining, and “dehydrating”; a phase that every mom-to-be experiences.
During labor, you might have asked yourself, “Why would they not allow us to drink when we badly feel the need for a thirst-quencher?” Are you also puzzled why they give you ice chips instead?