Everyone experiences pain differentlyDifferent women have different perceptions of pain when they give birth. In other words, pain is ext...Mar 9, 2021
Early laborThe latent stage is when your body, particularly your uterus and cervix, start preparing to give bir...Mar 9, 2021
Active laborActive labor. Your contractions are now coming closer together, they are stronger and they last long...Mar 9, 2021
Expulsion stageThe cervix is completely dilated, and baby’s head has rotated and descended through the birth canal....Mar 9, 2021
First hours with babyAfter weeks of longing and waiting, your family is finally complete. It’s time to let everything cal...Mar 24, 2021
When to call the birth centerMany parents who call the birth center/hospital want to touch base and get good advice from a midwif...Mar 9, 2021
Time to go?When you should go to the birth center/hospital depends on whether you are expecting your first baby...Mar 9, 2021
Who is Gudrun Abascal?During my 47 years as a midwife, I have strived to improve maternity care—primarily in Stockholm, bu...Dec 13, 2021
Preparing for birth, emotionally and physically Everyone prepares differently for childbirth. The choices you make are determined by your personalit...Mar 24, 2021
Birth letterIt can be immensely valuable to form a realistic understanding of the actual birth process and then ...Mar 9, 2021
Avoid stress and conflictsIt’s good to avoid stress and conflicts if you can since you are more sensitive, more vulnerable and...Mar 9, 2021
Things to consider- Is there anything about you and your partner that the midwife should know ahead of childbirth in o...Mar 9, 2021
What is hypnobirthing - and how can it help me during birth? # What is hypnobirthing - and how can it help me during birth?Nov 10, 2021
Relaxation and breathingMost women have about the same physical prerequisites when it comes to giving birth. Generally, the ...Mar 9, 2021