Hugs not drugs!
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!
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth
Birth Battles – let’s all calm down
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.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth
You really matter to us
How do you view birth?
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth
Home Birth versus Hospital Birth
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.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth


