An Empowering Birth
Birth, Pregnancy Jennifer Reddish Birth, Pregnancy Jennifer Reddish

An Empowering Birth

This past summer, I gave birth to my second child after an exhausting (to say the least!) pregnancy. I now have a new level of awareness as this experience has altered my view once again on pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. I’m sharing this story to create more awareness around how being an active decision maker in your pregnancy, birth and postpartum period greatly influences your ability to have a positive experience through these stages.

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My Summer of Prodromal Labour
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My Summer of Prodromal Labour

“Prodromal labor is a type of labor that happens prior to the onset of full active labor...the contractions are real but they start and stop. So basically, it is real labor in terms of pain, contractions, and regularity but it comes and goes.” (Source: wellnessmama.com).

This past summer, I gave birth to my second baby....after 6 long, exhausting, unbearable weeks of prodromal labour.

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My 3 Favourite Strategies for Managing Anxiety

My 3 Favourite Strategies for Managing Anxiety

Some common presenting symptoms of anxiety are: short of breath, racing heart, shaking/trembling hands, sweating, difficulty concentrating or focusing, feeling lightheaded, feeling restless or on edge, difficulty sleeping, worrying and racing thoughts. Do any of these sound familiar? READ ON!

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 “Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby” - Is That All That Matters? Let’s Talk About The Impact Of How Women Are Treated Leading Up To The Birth Of Their Babies.
Motherhood, Pregnancy, Birth Jennifer Reddish Motherhood, Pregnancy, Birth Jennifer Reddish

“Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby” - Is That All That Matters? Let’s Talk About The Impact Of How Women Are Treated Leading Up To The Birth Of Their Babies.

Women go through enormous changes during and after experiencing childbirth. Who you surround yourself with and how you prepare yourself is so important! All of your thoughts and feelings leading up to the arrival of your new baby will be very influential on your birth experience.

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