The Merrie Doula

✨Breast changes in early & late pregnancy ✨

This morning I saw an incredible mumma birth her 9lb/4kg baby boy at hospital with the use of gas and air.

This is a reminder that you can still aim for your dream birth regardless of birth location and baby’s size.

Although the size of baby was seen as a potential challenge, mumma had done her research and felt confident in her decisions. The staff supported her choices whole heartedly and communicated everything with the mumma throughout the labour process.

Even when baby started misbehaving briefly, the hospital staff communicated the options with her and her partner and explained why they were on the table. This collaborative approach helped her achieve her dream of a natural birth with only gas and air for assistance.

Still absolutely buzzing from seeing this goddess do her thing!!!

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✨ Rest is key ✨

Resting between contractions is absolutely key to ensure your energy is there for pushing.

It's not uncommon for some women, including myself to have a micro sleep during labour. Your body automatically sends you into this sleepy state between contractions to help reserve your energy and prepares you for the next phase.

Often women get worried that labour has slowed down or eased up but in fact your body is still well and truly working its magic to assist the baby in its decent.

How incredible are our bodies!!!! 😍

📸 - Amber May - Birth Photographer