Your pregnancy – weeks 28 to 32

Monday, 30 November 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

As your bump pushes up against your lungs and you have extra weight to carry around, you may feel breathless.

Pregnancy Ailments

Wednesday, 11 November 2015 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

I have always found pregnancy amazing and beautiful. Your body goes through many changes and endures so much but sometimes not all of these changes are pleasant and can leave you feeling uncomfortable, worried and tired. Most of these changes are very common and not dangerous. I will discuss a few common aliments and what you can do to feel better.

Touch and Massage

Sunday, 25 October 2015 / Published in Labour & Birth

Preparation tips for your birth and beyond - massage techniques

Call The Midwife…

Saturday, 24 October 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Newborn Care

 Midwives are the specialists in pregnancy and birth!

We believe that the midwife’s role is to assist and care for women; to understand the birth process emotionally, mentally and physically and to support and educate women to be able to make informed choices.

Second Trimester

Wednesday, 21 October 2015 / Published in Meet the Midwife, Midwife

Ending week 12 the final week of your first trimester and your baby has changed beyond all recognition from week one!

How to make your birth special

Tuesday, 22 September 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC

It is so important when it comes to birth that you feel safe and relaxed with your midwife, because of the way your hormones operate.

Support

Wednesday, 16 September 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Newborn Care

The first week after your baby is born is often busy with family members wanting to meet the new baby. However try to stagger this out as you and your partner need time to adjust to being home as a new family.

My Antenatal Care

Wednesday, 02 September 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Meet the Midwife, Midwife

I've been trying and trying to think of a way to explain private midwifery care in a nutshell to someone who hasn't experienced it. And I think I've finally cracked it...when you have care with a designated midwife, it's all about you.  Well, your baby as well, but you feel like the most important person in the room, always. 

How to chose where you have your baby

Thursday, 27 August 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

Wouldn’t it be great if you were asked “Would you like to have your own midwife to attend you birth?”

Make a birth plan

Wednesday, 19 August 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

This woman emerged from her birth a triumphant Mother. She was healed from her previous trauma and felt restored and empowered!