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A birth plan is a personal document that outlines your preferences for labour, delivery and the immediate post partum period. It helps medical staff  and your birth team understand your expectations, needs & preferences how you wish to handle various aspects of the birth…

How Birth Partners Can Support During Labour Birth partners play a vital role in providing support during labour. Their involvement can significantly impact the mother’s or birthing persons experience and comfort. Here are practical ways birth partners can assist: Emotional support:&n…

Nutrition and Exercise in The Third Trimester Entering the third trimester is a journey into the final stretch that can often feel either like a hard slog or the final burst of energetic excitement and wonder, literally and metaphorically! This is the time when your baby makes their m…

5 Pregnancy Myths/Old Wives’ Tales As soon as you announce your pregnancy, you are likely to encounter a mix of questions that seem to come from everywhere. Friends, family, and even strangers may ask when your baby is due, what it feels like to be pregnant, and if you have settled on…

Play For Babies Under 6 Months You may believe that babies younger than six months are too small for play, but in reality, they begin learning from the moment of birth, making play a vital component of their development. During the first year, babies undergo rapid growth, and each pha…

Pelvic Floor Health in Pregnancy and Beyond Recent reports highlight a growing issue: many women in the UK experience pelvic floor dysfunction, and a large number of these battle on without seeking help. Pelvic floor dysfunction can have many symptoms, including leaking urine when lau…

What causes nipple pain when breastfeeding and can you prepare your nipples for a positive feeding journey? Nipple pain is a common issue that many women face during their breastfeeding journey. Although it is relatively frequent, it is not considered normal, making it essential to un…

Discovering you are pregnant with one baby can bring a whole range of emotions, but what about when you are faced with the prospect of having two or even three babies? As a midwife and mum of 5, including twins, I can tell you that as wonderful and joyful multiples can be, it can also…

As you prepare to welcome your baby, you might find that a caesarean section (C-section) is part of your birth plan. Whether planned or unplanned, understanding what a caesarean involves can help alleviate anxiety and ensure you feel informed and prepared for the experience.  Wha…

Some people worry about their milk supply during their breastfeeding journey. There may be times when you feel as though your supply is low but often this is due to ‘cluster feeding’ when baby has a growth spurt. Sometimes illness, lack of feeding regularly and lack of adequate hydrat…

Hypnobirthing: How you can transform your birth experience Hypnobirthing is an increasingly popular childbirth preparation technique that blends self-hypnosis, relaxation, and breathing exercises to help expectant mothers achieve a calm and controlled birth experience. Originating fro…

What to expect in the early days after having a baby Have you heard of the fourth trimester? This is a term to describe those first few months after giving birth. There are crucial changes that occur in both mother and baby, that are best prepared for during pregnancy. This period inc…