Dental Health
Many pregnant women neglect their dental health during pregnancy, thinking that it’s not important for their health.
Read this guide to see why it’s vital to take of your teeth and gum health especially during pregnancy.
Resources for Homebirth
Pool Hire or Purchase
Hire
You can rent a professional birth pool through Waterbirth Israel. The pool is of a very high standard and comes with a single-use liner, an air-pump to inflate it, a hose pipe and a water-pump to extract the water afterwards. It is delivered to you by mail. Most women hire the pool for a 3 week period, starting from 38 weeks. If necessary, the rental can be extended by another week.
http://www.waterbirthisrael.com/
Please mention that you came through my website for a 5% discount on your birth pool rental.
Purchase
If you choose to purchase a pool, you will need a high sided kiddie pool as featured in this image. (Intex Aquarium /אקווריום model, 56cm high x 152cm diameter).
You should be able to purchase one from this toy vendor. Although they are not always available, so check around other websites.
Other items you will need for a water birth are a good supply of small and large towels, hot water, and a hose connector for your tap.
During our meetings, I explain everything to you, so you are fully prepared and relaxed about the technical side of things 
.
Photo courtesy of https://www.kellylevy.com/ and it shows a purchased kiddie pool.
Recommended Reading
Some books that I recommend reading in Pregnancy:
- Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin (and any other of her books).
- The Essential Homebirth Guide by Jane Drichta and Jodilyn Owen
- Real Food for Pregnancy By Lily Nichols
- Birthing from Within by Pam England
- Active Birth by Janet Balaskas
The Book Depository delivers English books to Israel with free shipping.
Supplements Recommended for Mother and Baby
Your healthy pregnancy depends on good nutrition. Supplements can be a vital addition to your diet during pregnancy. Below you will find some supplement recommendations that may be helpful in achieving a healthy pregnancy, birth and baby.
- Methyl folate: 400 mcg/day. Prevents neural tube defects.
- Fish Oil: 1000 mcg/day. Important for fetal brain development.Food sources: fish, fish oils, eggs from chickens fed EPA and DHA.
- Vitamin D: 4,000 units/day. For bone growth and development, helps to prevent fatigue, depression, and other pregnancy complications. Recommended brands-Thorne D/K2
- Probiotic: 1 daily. Aids digestion, boosts immunity/prevents illness, reduce risk of testing positive for GBS, enhances gut health. Dose: minimum 30 billion CFUs of bacteria per serving. Lactrobacillus and Bifidus strains.
- Magnesium: 100-300 mg/day magnesium glycinate/citrate to prevent/treat constipation and headaches in pregnancy and maintain normal blood pressure, especially if you get leg cramps.
- B12: 1000 mcg/day especially for vegans/vegetarians. Recommended brand- Solgar, sublingual B12.
- Iodine – use iodised salt and take supplement of 250 mcg iodine
- In addition – Water: 2-3 litres a day
- Prenatal Vitamin: dosage depends on brand, ideally whole food supplement.
- Methyl folate: 400 mcg/day. Prevents neural tube defects.
- Fish Oil: 1000 mcg/day. Important for fetal brain development.Food sources: fish, fish oils, eggs from chickens fed EPA and DHA.
- Vitamin D: 4,000 units/day. For bone growth and development, helps to prevent fatigue, depression, and other pregnancy complications. Recommended brands-Thorne D/K2
- Probiotic: 1 daily. Aids digestion, boosts immunity/prevents illness, reduce risk of testing positive for GBS, enhances gut health. Dose: minimum 30 billion CFUs of bacteria per serving. Lactrobacillus and Bifidus strains.
- Magnesium: 100-300 mg/day magnesium glycinate/citrate to prevent/treat constipation and headaches in pregnancy and maintain normal blood pressure, especially if you get leg cramps.
- B12: 1000 mcg/day especially for vegans/vegetarians. Recommended brand- Solgar, sublingual B12.
- Iodine – use iodised salt and take supplement of 250 mcg iodine
- In addition – Water: 2-3 litres a day
- Prenatal Vitamin: dosage depends on brand, ideally whole food supplement.
- Evening Primrose Oil: 1000mg vaginally overnight and 1 capsule by mouth per day. Ripens/softens cervix; does not induce labor.
- Date fruit: 6 a day. Increased occurrence of spontaneous labor and shorter overall labor.
- Birth Prep Formula: Physically prepares the uterus for the birthing process. Recommended brands: Dr. Kay Partokal and Yurovitch Lidei-kal.
- 1 litre coconut water (unsweetened)
- ¼ tsp sea salt (Pink Himalayan)
- ½ cup fruit juice (pineapple, orange, apple)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Sweeten to taste with honey
For more information on optimal nutrition in pregnancy see: Real Food for Pregnancy by Lily Nichols
Happy Homebirth Academy Program
A Midwife is a Mother’s first line of defense when learning how to be prepared for a healing homebirth.
But the truth is, we can’t be there all the time.
That’s exactly why I’ve teamed up with my friend Katelyn from Happy Homebirth to share with you the most incredible resource for Mothers who are preparing for homebirth.
In this program you will learn to feel empowered by educating and preparing
yourself to:
- welcome a baby at home
- understand the many stages of labor and birth
- communicate with your partner and birth team effectively
- adjust your mindset so you can birth with comfort and ease
- eliminate pain, strain, and anxiety
…and much, much, more!
Happy Homebirth Academy has my stamp of approval – and that’s exactly why I encourage you to sign up now!
Preparing for birth can be scary and overwhelming.
But what almost no one understands about deciding on homebirth is that a natural, peaceful labor is available to you, without the anxiety or uncertainty that can come during this transition. Whether it seems like a distant, mystical event; or a fast-approaching occasion, there is one guarantee; Your baby will be born AND you will experience labor.
Luckily for you, you can gain the skills and tools required to provide an empowering labor and postpartum experience for your homebirth, without the anxiety, uncertainty, or constant mid-night scrolls online.
This means that even if you’re at the tail end of your pregnancy… even if you’re experiencing the twinges of Braxton Hicks contractions as you read these words, you are STILL able to choose to educate yourself effectively and efficiently for your peaceful homebirth.
If your heart is set on a peaceful homebirth that sets the tone for a beautiful bond with your baby, then you need to prepare your mind, body and spirit with an arsenal of tools to help you achieve your goal.
As an affiliate for this program, my promise to you is this…you will feel educated and empowered when embarking on this revolutionary course for homebirthing Moms.
Having a homebirth?
Sign up for the course HERE