labour and delivery

Giving birth in water is said to have many benefits for the birthing mother. It can reduce pain, aid in relaxation and even decrease the change of an epidural being needed. However, the HSE has now announced it will no longer facilitate home water births which were previously offered through the National Home Birth service. […]

5 years ago

It seems a MAN is to blame for this one. When it comes to giving birth, countless research and studies and sheer, logical sense will tell us that there are many, many advantages to giving birth in positions such as squatting, kneeling or even getting on your hands and knees. Pretty much anything is better […]

6 years ago