Benefits of Childbirth Relaxation

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Uncategorized
Biological Benefits 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. Melatonin Melatonin is the hormone synthesized and

Have a private midwife – because you’re worth it!

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Here at Private Midwives we think you deserve an individual approach for your birth support. We believe whole heartedly that you deserve to have the continued support of a midwife, so that you get to know her and she in turn learns about your hopes and fears and helps you to feel relaxed and cared

Beating the baby blues

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Midwife, Newborn Care
You are probably aware that having a baby is going to change your life, and may I add, for the better! However, along with this change comes a multitude of emotions and it is good to have a support network around you to help you get through those early weeks as a new mother. The

Alternative therapies provided by Private Midwives

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Uncategorized
Alternative therapies provided by Private Midwives It has been my pleasure as an Independent Midwife to work with a number of inspirational therapists who work with pregnant women to help ease many minor ailments of pregnancy as well as rectify other conditions such as breech presentation. The alternative therapy that is utilised for the correction

Why I chose a private birth with private midwives

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Home Birth, Midwife
A client gives us her reasons for choosing Private Midwives:   Why I chose a Private Birth To me, birthing means opening up my deepest and most intimate parts. This is both a literal physical truth, and is also true on my emotional, psychological and spiritual levels. I felt a strong need to feel fully

Home Birth and breastfeeding feedback from a new mum

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth
Lovely feedback from one of our new mums this April, thank you so much for sharing with us Holly and many congratulations from all at Private Midwives: “I am currently writing about my experience one handed while I also breastfeed my new baby, born 4 days ago in the comfort of my own home and

Benefits of Birthing with Private Midwives – a mum’s perspective

Monday, 24 April 2017 / Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth
Thinking about a private midwife and wondering if it is worth it? Read this lovely blog from our new client, Claire. Thank you Claire for sharing with us:- First introduction to birth It seemed when I first announced my pregnancy in 2013 a sudden but quite orderly queue of fellow mothers formed outside my door.