Blog & Updates on Vancouver Prenatal Classes
Water & Pregnancy
If you’re pregnant, you’ve probably already noticed that you’re thirstier than usual. You may have also heard that you’re supposed to drink a certain amount of water every day. While most people don’t need to actually measure their water intake (unless there is a particular concern and your doctor or midwife advises you to), one does need to drink more than usual to stay sufficiently hydrated. There are a few reasons for this, for why we need more water during pregnancy, and some of them might surprise you. This list is not at all exhaustive–there are many more reasons than this!--but here are a few of them.
Pregnancy Dreams
Are you having crazy dreams during your pregnancy? You’re not alone. Pregnancy affects our whole body, all our systems, floods us with new hormones, and even changes our senses. Is it any wonder it also affects our minds?
Giving Birth in Vancouver BC
While birth itself could be described as universal, standard practices around birth are very local. What we can expect varies significantly from place to place. Which means that much of the information we get on the internet, or in books, might not reflect common practices in regionally. This can cause confusion around what to expect in our own area. So let’s focus on this location: Vancouver BC and the surrounding lower mainland.
Massage for Labour: Some Rules of Thumb (& Fingers)
Massage is an excellent tool for coping with labour. It is a classic, well known comfort measure. It works in several ways.
But whatever you do, there is one thing you might want to avoid: creepy fingers.
For many people, creepy fingers during labour can turn massage into a thoroughly unpleasant experience.