During your booking appointment there will be many decisions to make and questions to ask and answer. One of those decisions will be around whether you would like screening for you and/or for your baby. Screening may be something you have heard of, perhaps you have received a leaflet along with your booking appointment letter,
In this blog we will be looking specifically at postnatal depression. How it affects people, how to support someone with post-natal depression, how to get help, and what help there is available. Postnatal Depression Depression in any form is a mental health condition. It is important to know that postnatal depression is not a sign
Today we will explore what we mean when we talk about antenatal care, what it includes and why, helping you to understand its significance and the Midwives role in providing good antenatal care. What Does ‘Antenatal’ Mean? The word ‘antenatal’ refers to the duration of pregnancy from conception until labour begins and is synonymous with
Bringing a new life into the world is a momentous occasion and choosing a home birth can offer a comfortable and intimate environment for this transformative experience. Thorough preparation is always important when you’re planning your birth, but it might look a little different if you’re hoping to stay at home. In this blog, we
Postnatal Depression (PND), also known as Postpartum Depression, is a common but treatable condition that affects more than 1:10 women and about 1:10 men and co-parents within the first year of their baby being born. In this blog, we delve into the various aspects of postnatal depression, including its causes, symptoms, potential duration and treatment.
Friday, 01 September 2023 / Published in Antenatal, Hypnobirthing, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Pregnancy
Now, more than ever, women are looking for alternatives to pharmacological pain relief which, although usually providing good relief in labour, may not be available until admission to labour ward, may have unwanted or unpleasant side effects and, rarely, may cause complications for mum and/or baby. Here we’re going to cover hypnobirthing and how it