Are you considering using a second-hand breast pump?

Monday, 01 April 2019 / Published in breastfeeding, In The News, Midwife
In a recent article on

The Londoner – A beautiful Birth Story

Thursday, 21 March 2019 / Published in Birth Pools, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Rosie who runs the Londoner blog has written a beautiful birth story on the birth of her first child Lily. Rosie had a home birth in a birthing pool with the help of her Private Midwife (Cheryl Opinio-Fisher) – As this was her first child, Rosie had a million and one questions on what she

Hypnobirthing: can it help to ease pain and anxiety during childbirth?

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth
Hypnobirthing is currently all the rage in celebrity circles, but what exactly is it and can it really help to relieve labour pains? Liz Halliday, Deputy Head of Midwifery at Private Midwives, spoke with Net Doctor about self-hypnosis and childbirth Take a look here to find out everything you need to know about the birthing

Breastfeeding and sleep. What to expect, how to cope with the tiredness

Tuesday, 19 March 2019 / Published in breastfeeding, Pregnancy
Whichever method you choose to feed your baby, during the early days you will need to feed him/her every 2-3 hours. Babies have a physiological need to wake frequently to feed and breastfeeding is ideal to support this because it adjusts to suit the baby’s needs and development. In the first few days when his

Sleeping while you are pregnant

Friday, 08 March 2019 / Published in Pregnancy
Why is it so difficult sometimes? What is happening to your body and useful tips to get a good night’s sleep. We all know that the first 12 weeks of pregnancy are characterized by a desire to sleep anywhere and anytime, even upright! What some women are surprised to discover is that the rest of

Why Meghan Markle cradles her baby bump

Friday, 08 March 2019 / Published in In The News, Labour, Labour & Birth
Embed from Getty Images People are very interested in the pregnancy of Meghan Markle and a series of new pictures shows the princess cradling her baby bump fondly, but is there a reason why she is pictured doing this so often? – Liz Haliday our deputy head of midwifery, has suggested that mother’s feel that

Postnatal Care, Going, Going…

Thursday, 06 September 2018 / Published in breastfeeding, Newborn Care, Postnatal Care
Postnatal care has long been known as the Cinderella of maternity services and now it seems to be dwindling further away. Bearing the brunt of financial cuts, postnatal visits have become less frequent and, in many areas, have moved away from the community and into hospitals and children’s centres. In some areas postnatal care is

2018 UK Maternity Report

Wednesday, 28 March 2018 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Pregnancy, Uncategorized
Today, mums-to-be could be forgiven for thinking that motherhood is more complicated than it has ever been. From experiencing pressure to breastfeed or to even forego pain relief during birth, to conflicting advice about whether or not drinking alcohol is safe, mums-to-be often receive a wide range of different messages from a variety of sources

Foods to help you conceive

Tuesday, 16 May 2017 / Published in Pregnancy
Foods to help you Conceive With modern busy lifestyles our diets have changed compared to our previous generations. This change in diet may have affected our ability to have a baby. A good start to using your diet to maximize your chances of falling pregnant is to ensure you are not overweight and to cook

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