Due dates

Wednesday, 29 October 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

Almost all modern women acquire a due date early in pregnancy and understand that this date signifies an optimum time frame during which human pregnancy should end. However researchers have challenged received wisdom around the notion of the average length of pregnancy (Mittendorf et al1990, 1993, Mittendorf & Williams 1991, van der Kooy 1994).

Birth is a piece of cake

Wednesday, 08 October 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth

I am loving the current series of “The British Bake Off” and seeing all those amazing cakes puts me in mind of a birth I attended at home!

Benefits of child birth relaxation

Monday, 06 October 2014 / Published in Uncategorized

Self-calming meditative relaxation has been shown to directly reduce adrenaline and cortisol secretion, naturally restoring hormonal balance and normalizing immune system function. Relaxation directly benefits pregnancy and childbirth by restoring hormonal balance, enhancing the immune system, optimizing nervous system function and providing tools for pain management.  

NHS Midwives Strike Action

Sunday, 05 October 2014 / Published in Midwife, Strike, Working with UKBC

Midwives in the NHS have voted to take strike action this months after struggling for years to cope with a deep and enduring shortage of midwives and having their 1% pay rise demand rejected.

Everything changes

Saturday, 04 October 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

Change is the one constant in this universe and as signs of autumn are all around us we see evidence of this. As a midwife supporting a small caseload of pregnant women I am privileged to support them during a period of profound change in their lives.

Birth matters

Friday, 03 October 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

Working for UK Birth Centres Ltd I have the great privilege of meeting amazing women and helping them prepare for their birth. Many have been given a high risk label and are told that they are unlikely to give birth normally.  Having received intensive midwifery support from me, these women are empowered to given birth gently and naturally to their babies.

6 ways we can help you.

Thursday, 02 October 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

So you are pregnant, you want the very best birth for you and your baby and want to get your hands on as much information as possible! Here’s where we come in! I want to point out 6 reasons why having your own midwife is going to help give you the best chance possible at the most positive birth experience.