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
Private Midwives attending a water birth at home with a client

What to do with your placenta after a home birth

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
Pregnant woman with husband sitting on floor, holding hands on belly

How to Start Labour Naturally

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,
Pregnancy Anxiety and hypnobirthing

What are the three stages of labour?

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