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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.

Meghan Steed
Monday, 11 March 2024 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Your placenta is an amazing organ. For a start you made it and it has also kept your baby with the supply of oxygen and nutrients it needs to enable them to develop and grow! Not only does it give your baby all it needs it also removes waste products from the baby’s blood, all
Kerry Baker
Monday, 04 March 2024 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Pregnant woman with husband sitting on floor, holding hands on belly
While the onset of labour is a natural process that typically begins when your baby is ready, there are some gentle methods you can try to encourage labour to start naturally when the time is right. In this article, we’ll explore some techniques that could be effective for jumpstarting labour, from enjoying raspberry leaf tea,
Fiona Brotherton
Monday, 26 February 2024 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Hypnobirthing blog image
During pregnancy, the anticipation of labour may feel like one big waiting game, but in reality, labour is a dynamic journey with sometimes distinct and sometimes subtle stages. Each stage offers you and your midwife clues about your progress and how close you are to meeting your precious arrival. There are technically four stages of
Hannah Ketcher
Tuesday, 20 February 2024 / Published in Birth Pools, Home Birth, Midwife
Getting ready for the water birth
There are many reasons why women might choose a homebirth. No car rides in labour, home comforts throughout, no limitations on birth supporters, feeling more empowered as you labour in your own space, to name but a few. Top of the list though is that, contrary to public belief, it is a very safe option
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