NHS Midwives Strike Action

Sunday, 05 October 2014 / Published in Midwife, Strike, Working with UKBC

Midwives in the NHS have voted to take strike action this months after struggling for years to cope with a deep and enduring shortage of midwives and having their 1% pay rise demand rejected.

Everything changes

Saturday, 04 October 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

Change is the one constant in this universe and as signs of autumn are all around us we see evidence of this. As a midwife supporting a small caseload of pregnant women I am privileged to support them during a period of profound change in their lives.

6 ways we can help you.

Thursday, 02 October 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

So you are pregnant, you want the very best birth for you and your baby and want to get your hands on as much information as possible! Here’s where we come in! I want to point out 6 reasons why having your own midwife is going to help give you the best chance possible at the most positive birth experience.

Individualised birth support

Thursday, 18 September 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

In this beautiful picture you can see that each grain of sand is unique and beautiful and I want you to reflect on just how amazing it looks!

Midwifery past and present

Tuesday, 12 August 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

I like many enjoyed the BBC drama series “Call the Midwife” that featured a group of Midwives in the 1950’s who worked in the Docklands region of London. It led me to reflect on the changes that I have seen during my career as a Midwife.

 

My Midwife

Friday, 01 August 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

You are unique, fantastic, a perfect human being; as are your baby, your pregnancy and your birth; they matter so much.  I became an Independent midwife to ensure I could continue to support women through this amazing journey in the best way possible. Please take time to consider your choices in who attends you during this time. It is one of the most important times of your life.

Beating the baby blues

Wednesday, 30 July 2014 / Published in Labour, Labour & Birth, Newborn Care

You are probably aware that having a baby is going to change your life, and may I add, for the better! However, along with this change comes a multitude of emotions and it is good to have a support network around you to help you get through those early weeks as a new mother.

Keep Calm

Tuesday, 22 July 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

The midwife will help the woman gain tools to help her work through her birth, relying entirely on her own natural hormone release and in labour the same familiar midwife will help comfort and support the woman, protecting her from situations that can inhibit the release of these hormones.

Call us!

Sunday, 13 July 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

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!

My Midwife

Saturday, 12 July 2014 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Working with UKBC

You are unique, fantastic, a perfect human being; as are your baby, your pregnancy and your birth; they matter so much.  I became an Independent midwife to ensure I could continue to support women through this amazing journey in the best way possible. Please take time to consider your choices in who attends you during this time. It is one of the most important times of your life.