Free Pregnancy Resources
Preparation for Childbirth:
I had the honour of being asked to be a birth partner for my sister. The first birth was 20 years ago and it was with much excitement and an equal measure of trepidation that I prepared for the role. Exploring tried and tested natural pain relief in the first stages of labour were my sister’s wishes - something that would give her time for her body and mind to get in the zone and allow the natural instinctive process to take hold before any intervention was pre-empted.
In my research, I came across what would turn out to be the most invaluable resource for both of us; Debra Betts and her unparalleled exploration on Acupressure in Labour. Debra’s clear and concise natural pain relief techniques for childbirth helped my sister ride the initial waves of labour and gave me reassuring confidence in supporting her. I have included these potent and powerful resources here for you to access and download/print in preparation for the birth of your child and the labour if you so wish:
Debra Betts - Acupressure in Labour
Debra Betts - Acupressure for Pain Relief in Labour
Debra Betts - Birth Preparation using Acupressure
Debra Betts - Self-stimulating Acupuncture points for Pain Relief in Labour
Perineal Massage
Preparing the perineum for birth with this simple massage routine
Aromatherapy in Labour - A Guide for Birth Partners
A helpful guide of how to support the labouring mum with gentle essential oils at different stages of birth: