Exposure to midwifery practice where the midwife is fulfilling her role allowed me personally to regain myself as a practitioner – focussing on the important elements of practice and skill; adapt to the environment (what is actually essential?); accept criticism and praise; be taught and teach; assume credibility as a practitioner with renewed belief in the central role and importance of the midwife.
Birth is a very instinctual process and could be described as a big “jigsaw” every piece needing to fit tightly to create the full picture.
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about the suggestion by the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE), that for low risk pregnancy and if women are expecting their second baby, they should consider giving birth at home or in a midwifery birth centre.
A series of blogs from UK Birth Centre's wonderful Consultant Midwife Judith Kurutac's trip to Ghana to promote safe maternity services.
Louise Taylor, Midwife from UK Birth Centres is holding a home birth and water birth information day for Mum's to be on 22/5/14 at Heswall Hall Community Centre, Wirral. If you would be interested in attending, please book your FREE PLACE by either emailing info@ukbirthcentres.com or by calling 0800 3800 579.
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that for the best outcomes for women and babies only 5%-10% of births should be by caesarean section...
On International Day of the Midwife, Midwife Jo Watson explains how UK Birth Centres can meet the needs of mums-to-be.
Better informed is better prepared. Partners are often unsure of their role when it comes to preparing for childbirth and how they can help. I am often asked how men can prepare in order to support at the birth,