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You might think it is odd that I have called this blog “silence” when most people’s idea of birth is anything but silent. However I am are here to introduce you to a wonderful hormone called Oxytocin. It is produced by the pituitary gland and it is the driving force behind natural birth.
- Published in Labour & Birth
A Job or a Vocation?
Sunday, 23 March 2014 by Jo Watson
The truth is, your job can be meaningful regardless of what profession. The meaningfulness will be found as a result of something within your heart.
- Published in Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC
What is the truth about Induction of Labour at 42 weeks?
Friday, 07 February 2014 by Jo Watson
How often have you heard women say “I had to be induced “or my baby might have been stillborn. This statement implies that the balance of power lies in the hands of the Midwives and Doctors whom we have to gain permission from when it comes to how we give birth.
- Published in Labour, Labour & Birth
At times you will have a pregnancy journey that is veering away from the straight forward route and when this happens you can feel that you have very little choice but to go along with the medical interventions even though they were not part of your birth plan. This can lead to feelings of powerlessness and a perception that you are not being heard!
- Published in Home Birth, Labour & Birth
