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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).
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Birth is a piece of cake
Wednesday, 08 October 2014 by Jo Watson
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!
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth
Benefits of child birth relaxation
Monday, 06 October 2014 by Jo Watson
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.
- Published in Uncategorized
NHS Midwives Strike Action
Sunday, 05 October 2014 by Jo Watson
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.
- Published in Midwife, Strike, Working with UKBC
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