Toxoplasmosis and pregnancy

What is toxoplasmosis and how can it impact my pregnancy?

When you’re pregnant, it can feel like there is a never-ending list of things to be aware of. Infections like toxoplasmosis are often briefly mentioned without much explanation. You might hear it mentioned in passing when someone talks about avoiding cat litter or undercooked meat, but what is toxoplasmosis and why is it relevant in
Jessica and Max after a water birth with Private Midwives

Why Immediate Skin-to-Skin Matters After Birth – The Power of First Contact

As a private midwife, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing countless beautiful first moments between mothers and their newborns. One of the most powerful—and often underestimated—moments is that very first cuddle: immediate skin-to-skin contact. Whether you’re planning a home birth, a hospital delivery, or something in between, you’ve probably heard the term skin-to-skin. But what
the first few days with your new baby

What to Expect In The First Few Days with Your New Baby

Postnatal hormones, feeding, recovery, tiredness and understanding your baby’s cues So, you’ve just arrived home with your new bundle of joy—what now? Navigating the first few days (and even the first few weeks, months, and years) can feel like piecing together a jigsaw puzzle! Learning to respond to your baby and help soothe them is
Birth Positions For Labour

Birth Positions for Labour

We’ve all seen films and television programmes where women give birth.  Women are usually on the bed, on their back, with their legs in stirrups.  That’s how it’s supposed to be right?  Maybe not… Why not your back? Being on your back is certainly one way to give birth, but it may not be the