Category Archives: Induction

OP Avoidance

Whether you have rescued baby from breech, (there was a reason to be in a medically un-condoned ‘awkward’ spot) or think that 40 weeks is a full term pregnancy, there may be something else that is missing. If your baby’s … Continue reading

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Why I do Not Support Induction

INDUCTION – Heather’s position statement. As a continuity of care practitioner one who looks after you and all of your family through all your life and phases, I support nature and life in all things. I do not support modern … Continue reading

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Avoiding Induction

As easy as changing your focus. Why would you hurry nature? So far she has worked perfectly. Perhaps take  more Magnesium,  rest more and focus on what sort of mother you want to be. You will not be able to … Continue reading

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Induction – How it might affect you

Having a set time limit (only since scanning happened along less than 30 years ago) after which the uterus is apparently then an unsafe place belies nature – women grow babies perfectly. What happens when we interfere with normal? We don’t … Continue reading

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Madeline’s Birth

The Story of Madeline’s Birth My first pregnancy was picture perfect.  As soon as I found out I was pregnant, I did what most people I knew did, got an obstetrician and settled into my regular check-ups and planning for … Continue reading

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Birth Story – Paul & Tori

Paul says: “Heather – your advice and direction in relation to standing up for what we wanted, rather than following what the specialist said we needed to do was invaluable. Imagine, happily coasting along with an obstetrician, who suddenly at … Continue reading

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Induction

Induction – Heather’s position statement. 40 weeks is NOT the due date – it is  an average for subsequent births – not for the first one. That is 10 – 12 days later. It is the normal range after the … Continue reading

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