Birth Confidently.
We hope this collection of articles will help you prepare for birth — Body, Mind and Heart.
These articles are general information. They are not intended to specifically diagnose or treat any condition.
Please ask your care provider for specific support.
If there’s a topic you are interested in that is not covered here, please let us know. We’re happy to answer your questions.
Varicose Veins (& Hemorrhoids)
As pregnancy progresses, the weight of the uterus compresses some big blood vessels making it even more likely that blood will pool in the veins in the lower half of the body. If this pooling is in the veins of the legs or vulva, they are called varicose veins. If the pooling is in the anus, it’s called hermorrhoids. We created this link to suggest ways to prevent and treat varicose veins in all their forms in pregnancy.
Waterbirth
Laboring in the water can be a great source of comfort for a birthing woman. This article includes information to help you determine if your bathtub will work for water birth, or if you need to purchase an inflatable birth pool. It also explains what equipment you will need to have for your home water birth.
