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How to improve birth
Sunday, 15 February 2015 by Jo Watson
Ina May Gaskin, the mother of modern midwifery, has coined a term called “The Sphincter Law”. The Sphincter Law states:
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC
An A to Z of labour
Friday, 13 February 2015 by Jo Watson
How will I cope with Labour? Well here is an A to Z of coping strategies that you can use at your birth but many of these will be more effective if you seek a supportive Midwife and remain at home to give birth to your baby.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC
Continuity of Care
Wednesday, 31 December 2014 by Jo Watson
It is the principal of Individualised care often called “continuity of care” that we adhere to at UK Birth Centres, as we feel it is the Gold Standard of Midwifery Care. Our aim has always been to provide sensitive, non-intrusive support and encouragement for the woman in our care. Our philosophy for the birth is the maintenance of a quiet and private environment, where you, the woman, can feel safe and uninhibited and can labour without distraction.
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
Midwives for you
Friday, 19 December 2014 by Jo Watson
I don’t think I can recall a time where morale has been so high with in active birth and natural labour circles! Following on from the NICE guidelines regarding the increased safety offered by giving birth outside the Consultant Units, I thought you would like to know about the benefits of having your own midwife.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife
