Birth Support

This page provides a step-by-step guide for pregnant people to help their baby move into an optimal position for birth.

This infographic explains the purpose and technique of perineal stretching, also known as perineal massage. It explains that the practice helps prepare the vaginal opening for the stretching sensation during crowning, listing when to start, how often, and the 3-direction technique for performing the massage.

This document is a detailed Hospital Bag List for parents preparing for labour and birth. The list is separated into sections for Labour and Recovery, covering items for the Birthing Parent, the Baby, and additional comfort/personal items. It includes practical suggestions for clothing, hygiene, snacks, and important documents like the Birth Preference Sheet.

This resource provides a practical checklist for preparing and packing a hospital bag in preparation for travelling to give birth.

This document is a customizable Birth Preference Sheet (often called a birth plan). It is structured as a checklist and write-in form to help parents communicate their wishes regarding induction methods, pain relief options (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological), birthing positions, delivery of the baby and placenta, and immediate newborn care. The sheet emphasizes the right to informed choice during the medical process.

This resource helps mothers prepare for the baby's arrival, offering guidance rooted in Inuit women's midwifery practices and cultural wisdom.

This document introduces the B.R.A.I.N.S. acronym tool to guide parents and support persons in medical decision-making during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. The acronym stands for Benefits, Risks, Alternatives, Instincts/Intuition, Nothing/Not Now, and Space. The resource also includes a reflection guide for partners and support persons to prepare for labour together.

This resource offers a variety of positions and techniques that can support people during labour. These practices are meant to provide ideas for finding comfort, easing intensity, and working with the body’s natural rhythms.