First Trimester

Wednesday, 30 September 2015 / Published in Uncategorized

A positive pregnancy test means so much more than just the imminent arrival of a gorgeous new baby – it can leave you feeling like you’re going to burst with excitement, desperate to share our 'secret' and of course, with a hundred and one questions about what the next nine months will involve.

How to make your birth special

Tuesday, 22 September 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC

It is so important when it comes to birth that you feel safe and relaxed with your midwife, because of the way your hormones operate.

Support

Wednesday, 16 September 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Newborn Care

The first week after your baby is born is often busy with family members wanting to meet the new baby. However try to stagger this out as you and your partner need time to adjust to being home as a new family.

Breastfeeding

Monday, 14 September 2015 / Published in breastfeeding

Breastfeeding may well be the most natural thing to do when feeding your baby, however it does not all come easy to us.

My Antenatal Care

Wednesday, 02 September 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Meet the Midwife, Midwife

I've been trying and trying to think of a way to explain private midwifery care in a nutshell to someone who hasn't experienced it. And I think I've finally cracked it...when you have care with a designated midwife, it's all about you.  Well, your baby as well, but you feel like the most important person in the room, always.