What is a 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫? Who should I choose? What does he/she do? A birth partner can be anyone who you, as an expecting mom, want to have by your side during birth: your partner, your parents, a sibling, a doula, your sister, or your… Read More »Birth Partners
A fun moment during the course is showing the journey of the cervix with the help of a balloon and a table tennis ball. The cervix is the opening of the uterus. During vaginal birth, it needs to shorten, soften, change position, thin and open,… Read More »The Journey of the Cervix
I encourage everyone to explore all the available options for childbirth and consider what suits their individual situation best. Hospital birth is the most common choice in Israel. Picking the nearest hospital might not always align with your needs and preferences, so it is good… Read More »Birthplace Options in Israel – Hospital Birth
Home births are a great option for women who want to give birth in the comfort of their home without or with minimal interruptions and interventions. The reason why many women do not choose this option is the safety concern. Research suggests that for first-time… Read More »Birthplace Options in Israel – Home Births
Epidurals are a pain relief method during birth. If you choose to have an epidural, an anesthesiologist will insert a needle and a catheter (a tiny tube) into the epidural space, just outside the membrane covering the spinal cord. The needle doesn’t stay inside and… Read More »Let’s Talk Epidurals
Beautiful video – the sounds used are recorded during real births. In the KBB course, you learn about how you can use the voice during labor.
A topic most pregnant women are afraid about Evidence-Based Birth had a public webinar on how to prevent tears. The most influential factor is the provider! In short :-Avoiding episiotomies prevents tears. -Being in an upright position without an epidural is overall helpful (more 2nd-degree… Read More »Tears Tears Tears
