Sex after Birth – What to Expect
Friday, 26 April 2024
by Kerry Baker
So, you’ve embarked on the rollercoaster journey of pregnancy and soon enough you’ll be holding your little bundle of joy in your arms. But amidst the joy and excitement, it’s natural to have questions about what happens next, especially when it comes to getting back in the saddle so to speak! That’s right – we’re
- Published in Help & Advice, Postnatal Care
What to do with your placenta after a home birth
Monday, 11 March 2024
by Meghan Steed
Your placenta is an amazing organ. For a start you made it and it has also kept your baby with the supply of oxygen and nutrients it needs to enable them to develop and grow! Not only does it give your baby all it needs it also removes waste products from the baby’s blood, all
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
How to Start Labour Naturally
Monday, 04 March 2024
by Kerry Baker
While the onset of labour is a natural process that typically begins when your baby is ready, there are some gentle methods you can try to encourage labour to start naturally when the time is right. In this article, we’ll explore some techniques that could be effective for jumpstarting labour, from enjoying raspberry leaf tea,
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
What are the three stages of labour?
Monday, 26 February 2024
by Fiona Brotherton
During pregnancy, the anticipation of labour may feel like one big waiting game, but in reality, labour is a dynamic journey with sometimes distinct and sometimes subtle stages. Each stage offers you and your midwife clues about your progress and how close you are to meeting your precious arrival. There are technically four stages of
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
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