I have been an Independent midwife for 9 years and have noticed that there are many things I view as essentials to my home birth kit that were absent when I was a community Midwife for the NHS. I am not talking about the standard equipment sonic aid, sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, thermometer, sterile gloves, etc.
Oxytocin is the hormone that drives the rhythm of labour and birth and the great news is that it is released when we hug one another!
Breech presentation refers to the position of the baby being bottom first. If babies are left to their own devices the majority will have turned to head down before 36 weeks of gestation and only 3-4% of babies will be in a breech position at the end of pregnancy.
Here at the UK Birth Centres we are always looking to support women’s choice. We have a holistic approach which puts the focus on each woman as an individual. We know that by keying in to what will help them feel relaxed and more confident when it comes to giving birth is certainly worth pursuing and it is why many of our clients choose a home birth.
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.
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.
Jo Watson, Midwife from UK Birth Centres is holding an information day for Mum’s to be on water birth and home birth. If you would be interested in attending, can you please book your free place by either emailing info@ukbirthcentres.com or by calling 0800 3800 579.