The Biology of Birth workshop at Genesis Clinic on the 6th May 2012 was well attended by wonderful women.
The Biology of Spiritual Birth Workshop Feedback 2012
Tag: Anatomy and physiology of birth
Pain Relief in Labour and Paula Walker
Pain relief medication interferes with the neuro-endocrine systems of mother and baby during labour and birth. While the short term impacts may be negligable, no research has yet been undertaken on the long term effects.
Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal, January 2012
The Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal presented the anatomy and physiology of Birth, addressed the effects of the emotional luggage we carry on our bodies and birth process and guided participants in techniques to manage the strong sensations of birth.
Natural Birth Workshop January 2012 in Kwazulunatal, South Africa
The Natural Birth Workshop in Kwazulunatal was a balmy day of discovery and sharing about ourselves, birth anatomy and physiology, and each other.
Foetus Ejection Reflex and Fathers
The foetus ejection reflex is a term rescued from obscurity in the work of biologist Niles Newton by Dr Michel Odent. It refers to the reflex that mice and all animals have when they give birth to their offspring in a secluded environment. Mammals need to release a flow of hormones, particularly oxytocin, to initiate …
Natural ‘Undisturbed’ Birth: The Travelling Midwife
Natural Birth is an involuntary physiological process that occurs when labour commences, progresses and culminates in the expulsion of a baby from a mother’s womb.
Natural Birth Workshop Feedback October 2011
The Natural Birth Workshop October 2011 was a day filled with the physiology of labour as we worked our way through various activities and exercises to prepare for the birthing process.