LANGUAGE
In 2016, the UK Chief Medical Officer published its guidance on low risk drinking. Within this guidance, there was specific advice on drinking in pregnancy. The recommendation took a precautionary stance, stating the simplest advice was to avoid alcohol in pregnancy to be certain there was no harm caused to the unborn baby. This was
Congratulations, you’re expecting a baby, BUT… it’s Christmas, so you may be feeling more like ‘Fairytale of New York’ than ‘Joy to the World’ this festive season! However, with a little forethought and planning, you’ll still be ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree‘ with the family, enjoying the ‘Chestnuts Roasting on an open Fire’ and toasting
Imagine how wrinkled your skin would be if you sat in the bath for 40 weeks!! Yet, throughout your pregnancy, your baby is suspended and floating in a little balloon of fluid. Clever old Mother Nature has a solution for this however! Have you ever seen the cross channel swimmers who cover their bodies in
Using hypnosis as a birth preparation tool is becoming increasingly popular and thousands of women would testify to its efficacy. However, sceptics hear the word ‘hypnosis’ and it brings to mind holiday entertainment with unsuspecting members of the audience being made to cluck like chickens or bark like dogs up on stage! Either that, or
Recent Posts
-
Sex after Birth – What to Expect
So, you’ve embarked on the rollercoaster journe... -
What to do with your placenta after a home birth
Your placenta is an amazing organ. For a start ... -
How to Start Labour Naturally
While the onset of labour is a natural process ... -
What are the three stages of labour?
During pregnancy, the anticipation of labour ma... -
Homebirths
There are many reasons why women might choose a...
Work With Us:
Midwives: Work With Us
NHS: NHS Trusts
Telephone:
UK: 0800 3800 579
R.O.I 1800 937 119
Email:
info@privatemidwives.com
Recent Comments