Your Baby Bump

10/04/2024

Free Lamaze mini course.

Video 1: Let labour begin on its own
Video 2: Walk, move and change positions during labour
Video 3: Bring a loved one or doula for support
Video 4: Avoid interventions that are not medically necessary
Video 5: Avoid giving birth on your back
Video 6: Keep mother and baby together

Discover the benefits of Lamaze childbirth education with my free minicourse. Learn evidence-based techniques and explore the 6 Lamaze principles for a confident and informed birth journey.

09/04/2024

There is one thing you must know about labor pain.

It's going to hurt. It's a BIG pain, possible the biggest pain you have ever had.

But the good news is that there is LOTS you can do to prepare for labor pain including learning techniques such as breathing, self-hypnosis, relaxation, meditation, vocalisation, movement, affirmations and visualizations.

Watch the videos below to understand what labor pain is and what causes it.

Video 1: What causes labor pain

https://youtu.be/0MwgMAgDoEU?si=VEywupNN5TGtJslp

Video 2: The fight-flight-freeze response during labor

https://youtu.be/GudHu4FgB0o?si=uw6WyMxF7KFLyhcn

Video 3: Labor pain and the fear-tension-pain cycle

https://youtu.be/6DggCiThWeA?si=UhbKw3ByMANWnn9x

08/03/2024

https://youtu.be/c7IkS5VBr-M

Affirmations for labor are positive statements that you can repeat to yourself during childbirth to promote relaxation, reduce anxiety, and maintain a positive mindset. These affirmations are often used as a form of natural pain management and can help you stay focused and empowered during your labor.

Affirmations can be helpful during labor by:

Promoting Relaxation: By focusing on positive affirmations, you can redirect your thoughts away from fear and discomfort, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels.

Empowering Women: Affirmations can help you feel empowered and in control of your birth experience, enhancing your confidence in your ability to cope with labor.

Maintaining Focus: Labor can be intense, and affirmations can help you stay focused on the present moment, helping you manage the challenges of childbirth one step at a time.

Creating a Positive Mindset: By repeating positive affirmations, you can create a positive mindset, which can help you stay optimistic and resilient throughout your labor.

Enhancing Bonding: Affirmations can help you feel more connected to your baby and the birthing process, enhancing the bonding experience.

Overall, affirmations can be a powerful tool for you during labor, helping you stay relaxed, comfortable, and empowered as you bring your baby into the world.

04/03/2024

https://youtu.be/XOrMnN8AF34

03/03/2024

New video on my YouTube channel (link in bio). If you're postnatal and you're wanting to get back into shape, have you considered a 'body recomposition' program?

This is a specific program I put together for you through the Your Baby Bump APP with the dual goals of building lean muscle mass to tone and shape and lose body fat.

We're not just talking about 'weight loss' where you end up a smaller version of what you currently look like. A body recomposition dramatically changes the way you look.

There is a playlist on my YouTube channel called 'Postnatal Weight Loss' where I go through all the techniques I have used from my body building competition background, to help postnatal mums get back into shape and love what they see in the mirror again. A great resource if you want to learn how to tone, shape and get rid of that stubborn body fat and cellulite.

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmyaMT2E-v2SQglg-lDAv_S4Cl4ZOCSO5&si=vCA8eZuWgdVE0OYl

11/12/2023

Discover the natural benefits of squatting during labor and childbirth! Squatting, a traditional birthing position, offers advantages like widening the pelvis, utilizing gravity for a smoother descent, and promoting optimal alignment for your baby's birth. Explore how squatting may reduce perineal pressure, enhance contractions, and potentially shorten labor. While it's not universally suitable, communication with healthcare providers is key to understanding if squatting is the right choice. Learn about supportive tools like birthing bars and stools and empower yourself with informed birthing options

11/12/2023

Labour pain is normal and it's healthy pain, not sick pain. It's your body working during labour, it's your uterus muscle getting tired from the work. There are so many techniques and ways to master your labour pain. If you want to live through, feel, and experience labour and your baby being born (an extremely powerful sensation unlike anything you will experience again), you can do this by learning pain mastery and giving labour a go before you go straight to the epidural.

12/04/2022

Breastmilk transitions through 3 different phases to ensure your baby gets all the nutrients and protective qualities offered in the different types of milk.

You can start to collect and store colostrum before your baby is born. In the event you can't or don't want to breastfeed when your baby arrives, colostrum can be fed to your baby via a syringe or cup.

11/04/2022

Coming very soon.

Three programs for the price of one to help you have a healthy pregnancy and prepare for your labour.

1. Hypnobirthing Childbirth Education Program

2. Traditional Antenatal Childbirth Education Program

3. The Birth Project with weekly pregnancy exercise videos, nutrition videos and recipes and lifestyle tips for a healthy pregnancy.

Ready 1 June!

09/04/2022

In this video I'll show you how to use a ball safely while you're pregnant and in labour. We'll also go through some basic movements that will help you release any tension your have in your lower back or pelvic area, as well as opening up your hips/pelvis. I'll show you how to use the ball to rest during contractions and how to do some basic stretches to release any tension during labour.

Childbirth education programs www.yourbabybump.com

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09/04/2022