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Certified Doula Virginia Oosthuizen - birth support through labour and beyond - KZN and Cape Town

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False labour or True labour

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False Labour

Contractions don't get closer together

Contractions don't get stronger.

Contractions tend to be felt only in the front

Contractions don't last longer

Cervix does not change with the contractions

Walking makes no difference

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True labour

Contractions do get stronger

They do get closer together and last longer

They tend to be felt all over

Cervix opens and thins with contractions

Walking makes a huge difference to the contractions, they get stronger!

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I am living my dream while working with mums and babies. I see mums when they are 34 weeks pregnant and then go to their homes once they go into labour. I stay for the full duration of the labour and after the birth I assist them with breast feeding. I do another visit after the birth to see that all is well and to help where I can. Mums are always welcome to call me in the event that they have any questions, whether before or after the birth. I am passionate about my work as a doula and I care and love all the families with which I work. Once you have been present at a birth you feel part of the family and it’s wonderful to hear news of the new baby’s life as he or she grows.

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