by Kate Vivian | Aug 12, 2019 | blog
It is a question that comes up all the time with Mums-to-be – Do I have to have a vaginal exam during labour? And the simple answer is, no. You do not need to have a vaginal exam during labour. Or pregnancy for that matter. It is important to remember...
by Kate Vivian | Aug 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
41 weeks + 2 days – Booked for an induction I was 41 weeks + 2 days and was scheduled for an induction the following day at 2pm at Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH). From 36 weeks up until this point I had tried everything to go into labour spontaneously – 6 dates a...
by Kate Vivian | Jul 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
My incredible hypnobirth – plus Covid! Hey Kate!! Sorry this is has taken so long to get to you! It’s a bit of a ride so strap on in haha! 29th of April I’m 39 weeks (well 38+6) I was scheduled in for an induction at 11am at (our hospital). We...
by Kate Vivian | Jun 6, 2022 | blog
Early labour started at about 3am on my due date just with some period pain like cramping and I lost my mucous plug. The cramping continued throughout the day without really getting stronger or more regular and I was expecting this to go on for days. I had thankfully...
by Kate Vivian | May 27, 2022 | Birth story
Hypnobirthing for an accidental home birth I first met Kelli and Dave when they joined me for Hypnobirthing Australia Positive Birth classes before the birth of their first baby. It was such an honour to be asked to do a refresher with them before they welcomed their...
by Kate Vivian | Mar 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever heard anyone talk about the need for privacy during birth? I’ve just been watching a show on t.v. where the following conversation was playing out between a mother and her daughter; Daughter; Mum, mum the chicken is about to lay an egg. Mum; Let’s go...
by Kate Vivian | Dec 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Being induced or having labour augmented (sped up) has become an increasingly common part of our birth culture. Almost 35% of women had their labours induced in 2019 (Australia’s mothers and babies, Onset of labour – Australian Institute of Health and...
