This blog about How to Avoid a Medical Induction is the first in a series of interviews with doulas. A doula is a birth support person, for both you and your partner, to help you emotionally and physically before, during and after your labour.  A great source of knowledge, I thought I would turn to […]

Before I tell you how I had my first natural birth, I need to confess – I was once terrified of childbirth. My lovely mum was so vague but gushingly positive about my own birth that I thought it must have been horribly painful.  I was then torn between the idea of not having children […]

The following suggestions may help women deal with common symptoms and difficulties experienced during birthing. It is not suggested that homoeopathy take the place of medical care, rather that it allows you to deal with problems that may otherwise go untreated and cause distress and discomfort.  The following information may be helpful and relates to homoeopathic […]

Our perineal massage instructions will help you to learn how to massage your perineum in the lead up to your birth, to help avoid tearing during birth. The perineum is the strong muscle between the vaginal opening and your anus.  It has the ability to stretch during childbirth to allow the baby to be born. […]

Do you need something for your baby, or for you, but don’t quite have the money together yet?  Want to buy it now, pay later, with no interest or extra charges?  We may have a solution for you! Birth Partner is excited to announce that we have partnered with Afterpay to provide you with an interest free […]

There are times when your medical caregiver may suggest your labour needs to be induced.  I don’t want to go into the arguments for and against here, I just want to offer some suggested ways you can help start labour without using drugs (via a drip or by applying gel to your cervix). Medical inductions […]

Do you want an easier birth, without drugs, and know you want a TENS machine, but ask yourself why should I hire a labour TENS machine?  Or you can’t decide whether to buy or hire? After hiring labour TENS machines for over 8 years, Birth Partner might be able to help you decide. We have […]

Just in time for the cold weather, we have added to our range of baby blankets. You can now choose from beautiful handmade crochet knit blankets, to cellular airflow blankets for baby’s bassinet.  Birth Partner is sure to have a blanket (or a few) to suit you and your snuggle bunny. Here’s a taste of […]