Lindsay Tasker is a physiotherapist who shares her passion for pelvic floor care. She says, “Pregnant women should stop doing Kegel exercises in the last trimester.” WHAT! Who knew? Lindsay shares the best way to prepare for pushing at prenatal class. Contact Lindsay for more information or come to the…
Motivation in labor is a concern expecting moms share. Women fear that the length of labor may be too much for them to handle. Let me share with you a formula to keep you and your partner motivated throughout labor. Move.Eat.Rest. MOVE. Choose labor positions that keep your pelvis moving.…
In order for your body to open and focus on the hard work of labor, create a relaxing environment. Think of things that help you relax now like bathing, walking, meditating, listening to music, baking, and massage. Whatever you think of, create a list of these things to help keep…
From the moment you conceive, you are filled with many emotions, questions, fears and hopes as you feel life growing in your womb. Emotions rise and questions start popping up throughout your pregnancy like, “Have I prepared enough for delivery? What if something happens to me or baby during delivery?…
In 2016, the Royal University Hospital In Saskatoon, Saskatchewan had 5,633 deliveries. 71% of women had an epidural. What do these numbers tell me? As an advocate for natural childbirth, I ask myself: How do Saskatoon mothers describe their birth experience? Did they receive the care they had expected? Do…
I had no idea what to expect when labor started. In my head, labor is a natural process that should come easily. My first pregnancy was uneventful. Besides the morning-sickness during my first-trimester, pregnancy was one of the best times of my life. My husband and I attended prenatal classes…
I shake my head thinking of one of my favorite moments on Labor and Delivery. A patient who was a multip (one who has given birth twice or more) desperately asking for “something” through transition (the final intense contractions before pushing stage). I reassured her over and over again that…
The Lamaze Difference Lamaze educators are working to make a difference for moms and babies. As Lamaze educators, it’s our goal to help expectant parents prepare for one of the most important days of their life – their baby’s birth day! We’re working to educate parents about the best birth…
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