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What is Antenatal Care? Today we will explore what we mean when we talk about antenatal care, what it includes and why, helping you to understand its significance and the Midwives role in providing good antenatal care. What Does ‘Antenatal’ Mean? The word ‘antenatal’ refers to the duration of pregnancy from conception until labour begins
What do I need for a home birth? 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
What is Hypnobirthing? 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
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
Many families plan to use water in labour, especially if they are planning to give birth at home. Many women share their birth stories, either in person or on social media, and you may come across personal experiences that involve a pool. So, what are the benefits of water birth and are there any downsides?
One of our private midwives, Melanie Ambrose has recently helped one of our clients from Northamptonshire with hypnobirthing along with arranging a home birth and postnatal care. Out client, Kathryn, had not had a great experience with hospitals and the number of midwives she had up to her 32nd week of pregnancy. That’s when she
One of our private midwives, Melanie Ambrose has recently conducted a hypnobirthing session for one of our Christmas advent calendar winners. Here’s what they had to say about the session. “I have suffered with anxiety for most of my life and after looking in to hypnobirthing, I knew it would be beneficial for me. The
Do you think Milton is just what your Granny used to sterilise baby bottles back in the day? Well, think again! Milton have been producing hygiene solutions for baby and the home for decades and they remain a valid and cost-effective method of germ proofing your home and protecting your family. I’ve been recommending the
Pregnancy is often a time when people give serious thought to the environment and the impact their everyday life has on the planet. We all want to leave a world that’s safe, clean and healthy for our children and our children’s children… So, how can you balance life as new parents with being eco-friendly? Here