This is a weird and stressful time for all of us. A global pandemic and quarantine measures isn’t exactly something[…]
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This is a weird and stressful time for all of us. A global pandemic and quarantine measures isn’t exactly something[…]
Read moreCaesarean section A caesarean section or C-section as its often referred to is the surgical delivery via incision of the[…]
Read moreChoosing to have a homebirth is becoming an increasingly popular option, and isn’t the messy affair that you might imagine![…]
Read moreSo you’re pregnant, and of course, you’ve probably read every website, magazine and book available about pregnancy, what to do,[…]
Read moreAlthough you do not have to write a birth plan, it is a good idea to do one as this[…]
Read moreWarm water has always been considered to be an effective form of natural pain relief, this may be one of[…]
Read moreDuring the last few weeks of pregnancy you may begin to get impatient and want to meet your baby as[…]
Read moreIf you have been asked to be a birthing partner, you may not be sure of where to start or[…]
Read moreLabour is divided into three stages. These are: The First stage: this is when contractions gradually open your cervix (the neck[…]
Read moreAs your pregnancy progresses you may begin to wonder ‘how will I know I am in labour?’. You may have[…]
Read moreAlthough very rare, shoulder dystocia can be a very traumatic emergency during labour. It involves one of your baby’s shoulders[…]
Read moreAs many as 12% of all babies born in the UK need some kind of level of special care at[…]
Read moreAlthough labour is different for every woman and every birth, it is more than likely going to be painful. Therefore,[…]
Read moreIf you have planned to give birth to your baby in hospital or in a midwife led unit, it is[…]
Read moreIn approximately 15% of births, the baby may pass a meconium stool before or during labour. This is more common for[…]
Read moreMeconium is a very thick and dark green substance that resembles a sticky tar and lines your baby’s intestines during[…]
Read moreSome women may need an episiotomy during labour. This is a procedure when your midwife or doctor will make a cut[…]
Read moreIf you live a long way from your chosen hospital, or you have a history of rapid labours, you may[…]
Read moreCrowning is when the widest part of your baby’s head (often referred to as their crown) emerges from your vaginal[…]
Read moreAlthough it has not always been the case in the past, pregnant women are now encouraged to choose a birthing[…]
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