Miranda Funnell

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Wondering what a water birth is all about? Want to know the pros and cons? Giving birth in water is a wonderful option, but before you pop it in your birth plan, check out the benefits, risks and choices you have when planning a water birth. To help you make an informed decision, I'm going to answer all the common questions I receive from my clients about giving birth in water. Here goes... What is a water birth? Well, it's pretty simple really. A water birth is a birth that takes place in...

If you want a more comfortable, smoother birth, you’ll want to know all about this ‘secret weapon’! Enter THE BIRTH BALL! Really, a birth ball is just an exercise ball, a yoga ball. Nothing special. But it can be the perfect tool for you to get birth ready! Why a birth ball? Ok, let's have a look at the benefits: Help balance ligaments, tendons, and muscles in the pelvic area so baby can settle into an optimal position Used during birth, it can help baby into a better position Helps...