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Raspberry leaf tea
Thursday, 19 February 2015 by Jo Watson
Raspberry leaf tea has been used for birth preparations for decades, as it is thought to tone the uterus in preparation for labour. I thought it would be helpful therefore for me to outline some thoughts for you to consider.
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Why water birth
Tuesday, 17 February 2015 by Jo Watson
Water birth enables women to give birth in the way their bodies were designed.
“We were not designed to give birth under water!” I can hear you say!
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
How to improve birth
Sunday, 15 February 2015 by Jo Watson
Ina May Gaskin, the mother of modern midwifery, has coined a term called “The Sphincter Law”. The Sphincter Law states:
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC
An A to Z of labour
Friday, 13 February 2015 by Jo Watson
How will I cope with Labour? Well here is an A to Z of coping strategies that you can use at your birth but many of these will be more effective if you seek a supportive Midwife and remain at home to give birth to your baby.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC
