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?

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.

The first hour is the most important hour after your baby is born…

Friday, 23 October 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

The first hour is the most important hour after your baby is born…

Every woman all over the world is equipped with all that is needed to provide warmth, love, comfort and nutrition to her new baby.  Where possible It is important that the first hour of your baby’s life is uninterrupted or not disturbed.  In this way the built in instincts are ignited and nature starts to provide the baby with his/her first feed …Colostrum.

 

 

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!

Are you at home with birth?

Wednesday, 15 July 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife

Ask any women planning a home birth and they will tell you that there seems to a universal response “You must be Crazy!” I was asked to speak at the Manchester Home Birth Conference recently where we found out that having a planned Home birth means the midwives come to you when you are in labour, they stay and support you and carry everything that is needed for a safe birth!

FREE – Natural Birth Workshop

Tuesday, 16 June 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Meet the Midwife

Here at UK Birth Centres we are experts in preparing women for birth and would love the opportunity to help you get ready for your birth. On Saturday 20th of June two of our very experienced midwives will be offering a free Natural Birth Preparation Day.