pregnant mums

Navigating Maternity Care: Decision Making, Declining Care and Saying No

Pregnancy for some is an incredible time filled with anticipation, excitement, and a touch of nervousness. It can also be a filled with a vast amount of information and recommendations, these might include choosing where to give birth, navigating screening tests offered to you and nutrition considerations etc. Having all of these options can feel
pregnant mums

Antenatal Education

Why is Antenatal Education Important? Antenatal education is so important! We pile so much time, money and effort into so many life changing events nowadays. But birth, perhaps the biggest life changing event, is often left to chance when there are so many benefits to women and partners investing in it. Antenatal education can ease
new born baby with teddy

World Prematurity Day: Understanding and Supporting Premature Babies and their Parents

Every year, on November 17th, World Prematurity Day is observed to raise awareness about the challenges faced by premature babies and their families. Premature birth, defined as birth before 37 weeks of gestation, affects millions of infants worldwide. In this blog, we will explore the reasons behind premature births, discuss important considerations when caring for
What happens after a home birth?

What happens after a home birth?

My job frequently involves witnessing women at their most powerful and fierce; seeing them birth their baby and wrapping them safely in their arms; watching as their face changes from pure strength to a soft, peaceful, and elated look; and quietly observing as they flood their newborn with protective safe smiles and introductions. I am