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The following information is a guide only. If you have symptoms that persist, or if you are worried, please contact your health professional so a holistic assessment can take place and specific advice can be given.

Kerry Baker
Thursday, 29 May 2025 / Published in Help & Advice
Toxoplasmosis and pregnancy
When you’re pregnant, it can feel like there is a never-ending list of things to be aware of. Infections like toxoplasmosis are often briefly mentioned without much explanation. You might hear it mentioned in passing when someone talks about avoiding cat litter or undercooked meat, but what is toxoplasmosis and why is it relevant in
Olivia Standish
Saturday, 26 April 2025 / Published in Help & Advice, Postnatal Care
Jessica and Max after a water birth with Private Midwives
As a private midwife, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless beautiful first moments between mothers and their newborns. One of the most powerful—and often underestimated—moments is that very first cuddle: immediate skin-to-skin contact. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital delivery, or something in between, you’ve probably heard the term skin-to-skin. But what
Olivia Standish
Wednesday, 26 March 2025 / Published in breastfeeding, Help & Advice, Postnatal Care
the first few days with your new baby
Postnatal hormones, feeding, recovery, tiredness and understanding your baby’s cues So, you’ve just arrived home with your new bundle of joy—what now? Navigating the first few days (and even the first few weeks, months, and years) can feel like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle! Learning to respond to your baby and help soothe them is
Hannah Ketcher
Friday, 21 March 2025 / Published in Help & Advice, Labour, Labour & Birth
Birth Positions For Labour
We’ve all seen films and television programmes where women give birth.  Women are usually on the bed, on their back, with their legs in stirrups.  That’s how it’s supposed to be right?  Maybe not… Why not your back? Being on your back is certainly one way to give birth, but it may not be the
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