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,
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
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
Friday, 01 September 2023 / Published in Antenatal, Hypnobirthing, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Pregnancy
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
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
Today, we delve into an important topic that affects many expecting parents: Group B Streptococcus (GBS). Our goal is to provide you with accurate information to support your decision making, including; what is Group B strep, it’s prevalence in the UK, what the big worry is all about, how to find out whether you have
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 / Published in Antenatal, Awards, Home Birth, In The News, Labour, Pregnancy
MAMA Academy Awards – Independent Midwife Of the Year Winner – Debbie Linger Another award for our amazing staff at Private Midwives! – We had four of our midwives nominated by clients for the independent midwife of the year award at the MAMA Academy Awards. Our fantastic clients put forward Linda Bryceland, Heather Berry, Angie
Thursday, 17 November 2022 / Published in Antenatal, Awards, Home Birth, In The News, Labour, Pregnancy
Gamechangers Progress Champion Award for Race & Cultural Equalities Winner – Private Midwives Another award for our amazing staff at Private Midwives! – We are sol very thrilled to announce that we’ve won the Gamechangers Progress Champion Award for Race & Cultural Equalities. Thank you to our Midwives, our office staff, our clients, our voters