Almost all modern women acquire a due date early in pregnancy and understand that this date signifies an optimum time frame during which human pregnancy should end. However researchers have challenged received wisdom around the notion of the average length of pregnancy (Mittendorf et al1990, 1993, Mittendorf & Williams 1991, van der Kooy 1994), Other
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth
Individualised birth support
Tuesday, 16 May 2017 by Jo Watson
In this beautiful picture you can see that each grain of sand is unique and beautiful and I want you to reflect on just how amazing it looks! A beach full of sand or even the contents of a child’s sandpit looks uniform, you would expect that as you let the grains fall through your
- Published in Labour & Birth
Have a private midwife – because you’re worth it!
Monday, 24 April 2017 by PrivateMidwives
Here at Private Midwives we think you deserve an individual approach for your birth support. We believe whole heartedly that you deserve to have the continued support of a midwife, so that you get to know her and she in turn learns about your hopes and fears and helps you to feel relaxed and cared
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Benefits of Birthing with Private Midwives – a mum’s perspective
Monday, 24 April 2017 by Jo Watson
Thinking about a private midwife and wondering if it is worth it? Read this lovely blog from our new client, Claire. Thank you Claire for sharing with us:- First introduction to birth It seemed when I first announced my pregnancy in 2013 a sudden but quite orderly queue of fellow mothers formed outside my door.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth