What To Do When Your Water Breaks Before Labor

I'm sure you've seen Hollywood movies that show women’s water breaking before labor and the ensuing chaos that happens after. Often times they'll show distressed partners rushing to

The Ultimate Guide to Taking Control of Your Childbirth

Without a doubt, taking a childbirth class before your big day is very important. Taking one with an engaging and experienced teacher is even more important! That’s why

6 Early Signs of Labour Approaching. A Labour Nurses’ Guide

You are probably here because you are sick of being pregnant and ready to meet your baby. Maybe you’ve had some weird symptoms and are wondering if this

My Pregnancy Journal – Week Twenty-Six

At the beginning of this week twenty-six, there are 98 days to go until the baby’s due date. Eeeek, that’s less than 100 days! I’m excited, but also

Athena’s Birth Story – A Scheduled Induction

  Baby Time! It seems like just yesterday, rather than 6 months ago, my husband and I were driving to the hospital on a rainy Friday nervous and

Helena’s Birth Story – Getting Into Active Labour

I still have a couple of birth stories to share, with my input as a labour and delivery nurse. Even though I wasn’t present for the birth, I’m

Stacey’s Birth Story – When Birth Doesn’t Go as Planned

Stacey’s Birth Story It’s very common for women to have a certain idea about what is going to happen during their labour and delivery. Some even write out

Haley’s Birth Story – A Very Long Labour

Birth Stories with Babytalk Welcome to this brand new segment of the blog! My plan is to post women’s birth stories and then add in labour and birth

The Best Way to Cope With Contractions During Labour

Do you want to know two simple ways of coping with pain in labour? Read on my pregnant friend because this post is full of useful information! I’m