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Emma Cahalan
Sep 23, 20242 min read
The TRUTH about Coached Pushing
Coached pushing is the type of pushing we are all familiar with. It's what we see in the media all the time. A woman usually on her back...
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Emma Cahalan
Sep 5, 20242 min read
Why I don't recommend Placenta Pills to my clients
Yes I know,  that a lot of people including birth workers are passionate about using placental pills as a way to help postpartum...
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Emma Cahalan
Jun 4, 20233 min read
Top 7 Tips for a Faster Labour
Introduction: The journey of childbirth is a profound and transformative experience for every expectant mother. While the duration of...
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Emma Cahalan
Jul 29, 20223 min read
The Hypnobirthing Mindset Myth
So I am going to talk about something a little bit controversial today and some of you may not may or may not agree with me. But it's how...
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Emma Cahalan
Jul 15, 20224 min read
The TRUTH about Vaginal Exams & Sweeps
SWEEPS A sweep or stretch & sweep has become so normalized that it feels like they are routine policy in most hospitals. They involve a...
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Emma Cahalan
May 20, 20222 min read
Why You NEED to Birth Upright
Upright birth is not something we are familiar with right? Most images we see in films, TV shows and even hospital antenatal classes show...
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Emma Cahalan
May 4, 20224 min read
How to Manage Labour Pain
I know that a big fear for most first time mums is how they are going to cope with their contractions or surges. And I am not saying that...
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Emma Cahalan
Dec 1, 20214 min read
Reasons Why the Breath is so Important in Labour
There is a lot of conflicting advice and often confusion out there about breathing in labour. And many people will refuse to believe...
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Emma Cahalan
Nov 16, 20214 min read
Top Tips for Packing your Hospital Bag
So the third trimester is here and it's time to start thinking about your birth and putting together everything you need for labour and...
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Emma Cahalan
Oct 9, 20213 min read
Top Tips to Avoid a Forceps or Vacuum Birth
The possibility of a forceps or vacuum assisted birth is one of the scariest things about labour. I had a vacuum birth on my first...
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Emma Cahalan
Apr 9, 20212 min read
5 Tips to Prevent Perineal Tearing
What is a Perineal Tear? The perineum is the layer of tissue and muscles between the vaginal opening and the anus which connects to the...
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Emma Cahalan
Jun 26, 20202 min read
What is Hypnobirthing?
So what is hypnobirthing and how does it work? In our minds we have two levels, the conscious mind where all our analytical...
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Emma Cahalan
May 29, 20205 min read
Tips for Healthy Periods
Many women experience symptoms coming up to and during their period. Mild PMS symptoms/pains which do not interfere with your quality of...
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Emma Cahalan
May 16, 20203 min read
What is Mindfulness?
One of the tools for labour that we teach in GentleBirth is Mindfulness. And it’s not just a tool for labour but for life. So what is it?...
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Emma Cahalan
May 1, 20203 min read
My Top 5 Simple Tips to Improve Immunity
Today I want to give my top 5 tips on supporting your immune system . In Chinese Medicine, your immune system is governed by your lungs...
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Emma Cahalan
Apr 5, 20191 min read
Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation
What is it? Acupuncture is a safe and highly effective means of facial rejuvenation. It involves direct application of ultra-fine needles...
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Emma Cahalan
Mar 16, 20191 min read
Zumbathon in aid of Craughwell NS
As part of the Craughwell NS Oskars fundraiser Zumba with Laura Galway will be running a Zumbathon from 7pm to 9pm in Craughwell Hall on...
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