International day of the Midwife
On International Day of the Midwife, Midwife Jo Watson explains how UK Birth Centres can meet the needs of mums-to-be.
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC
Started in labour? What now?
What is happening in the pre-labour or latent phase? Well this is all about your cervix getting soft or “ripening”. Yes it is at this point that your cervix changes from the consistency that is firm and muscular like the end of your nose to wonderfully soft like your ear lobe.
- Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth
Why I chose a private birth
To me, birthing means opening up my deepest and most intimate parts. This is both a literal physical truth, and is also true on my emotional, psychological and spiritual levels. I felt a strong need to feel fully supported and to be able to trust those around me, so I
- Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth
Calling all Dad’s to be, ‘Make like a boy scout and be prepared’!
Better informed is better prepared. Partners are often unsure of their role when it comes to preparing for childbirth and how they can help. I am often asked how men can prepare in order to support at the birth,
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth



