what do I need for a home birth?

What do I need for a home birth?

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
Private Midwife Sharon Gamon

What is Postnatal Depression? (PND)

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.
Private Midwife Cristina Ricci

What is Hypnobirthing?

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
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Unveiling the Marvels of the Umbilical Cord

As you embark on this exciting adventure, it’s essential to understand the remarkable role played by the umbilical cord in nurturing and supporting your developing baby. Here, we share insights into the function of the umbilical cord, as well as important topics such as nuchal cords, delayed cord clamping, and cord care. So, let’s unravel