by Kate Vivian | Sep 17, 2021 | pregnancy
And why tuning into your body during pregnancy helps with birth From a young age we many of us are conditioned to NOT listen to our body. We are encouraged to keep going, even when we want to rest. To push through, rather than listen to what our body is telling us....
by Kate Vivian | Jan 4, 2021 | birth, pregnancy
Tearing during birth would have to be one of the biggest fears I hear about when talking to pregnant women (closely followed by ‘I don’t want to poo in front of everyone’) It’s important to remember that the vagina is designed to birth a baby....
by Kate Vivian | Aug 14, 2020 | birth, hypnobirthing australia, pregnancy
Birth doesn’t always go to plan sometimes the journey it takes you on is a completely different path than you ever imagined. At 41 weeks I woke up just after midnight excitedly thinking, well I’m not “not” in labour! After many nights of...
by Kate Vivian | Aug 5, 2020 | labour, pregnancy, Uncategorized, VBAC
Where can I have a VBAC in Perth? Vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC) can be a safe and satisfying birth option for many women who have had a previous caesarean, yet the rates of VBAC remain low. Finding the right care provider can helps your chances of a successful...
by Kate Vivian | Aug 5, 2020 | birth, labour, pregnancy
Choosing an obstetrician can feel overwhelming. There are so many to choose from. And how do you choose? Do you go with the recommendation of your GP? Your best friend? A Facebook group? One of the most important things you can do when finding the right obstetrician...
by Kate Vivian | Jul 17, 2020 | birth, hypnobirthing australia, pregnancy, VBAC
I’m so excited to be sharing this story. Courtney and her partner joined my Hypnobirthing Australia classes as they prepared to welcome their third baby into the world with a VBAC (vaginal birth after caesarean). Of course, the world decided that having twins at...
