Three Tools to Encourage Endorphin Release in Labour
By Dr. Tehseen Meghji, BSc., ND, Birth Doula and Childbirth Educator Endorphins are the body’s natural pain reducing hormones. Did you know that they can be stronger than morphine in reducing pain? Every labour contraction causes a release of endorphins and as labour intensifies, the production of endorphins increases. In fact, in un-medicated labours, the peak […]
Orgasmic birth?! Tell me more!
Wait did you say orgasm during birth?This is a very taboo topic, while writing this article anyone I spoke about it with was totally shocked and confused. Isn’t birth supposed to be painful? That is what you would think from the way that birth is portrayed in the media, but that isn’t always the case. […]
Three Pain-Relieving Tools that Aren’t an Epidural
Your Downtown Doula’s own Dr. Arlene Dubier, ND gives you 3 alternatives to pain relief during labour (that aren’t an epidural!).
Nitrous Oxide – the “other” pain relief option
Your Downtown Doula’s own Dr. EeVon Ling, ND, provides a break down of Nitrous Oxide – the “other” pain relief option during labour!