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.

The Birth

Wednesday, 18 November 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Newborn Care

One thing I wondered about before I had my home birth - was it going to be better than my hospital births?

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.

Does How You Give Birth Matter?

Monday, 26 October 2015 / Published in Labour & Birth

Here at UK Birth Centres Ltd we understand that your birth experience is extremely important because not only does it shape how you transition into being a Mother but will remain with you for the rest of your life.

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.

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.

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!

Free yourself from fear

Tuesday, 11 August 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth

Trust in Birth! This is a mantra that has lost resonance with many because the main stream of Maternity care is given is such a way that shows a lack of trust in your ability to give birth!