Samantha Adams

So what is Biomechanics? Our bodies are capable of giving birth naturally and physiologically, and Biomechanics is simply learning how to support this to happen comfortably and smoothly. With understanding, knowledge, movement and optimal environmental conditions, biomechanics techniques allow for the creation of balance and space within the pelvis for a more easeful labour and birth. Why Do I Need to Know About Biomechanics? If you're expecting a baby, you may have attended some form of...

During pregnancy, there is a lot of emphasis on preparing for birth and labour, and while this is an incredibly important event to prepare for, the precious postnatal period is often overlooked. Yet it is a crucial element in the formula for ongoing positive mental and emotional wellbeing for the whole family. When a baby is born, so too is a Mother. In our culture, we are so focussed on caring for the newborn baby that the mother often gets forgotten. During the Fourth Trimester (the...

Hello! My name is Sam and I am a full-time parent to my two daughters, aged 5 and 3. I am also a trained birth and postnatal doula. My...