Parenting Blog

Whilst giving birth is shown widely on TV, Movies and in photos as happening in a bed in a lying down (semi-recumbent) position, this is not how birth has always happened, or how it happens worldwide. There is an extensive body of evidence that highlights that birth in different posit…

Labour and the pathway to birth is unique and different for everyone – there isn’t a set formula that can be applied to this complicated, exhilarating and amazing process of giving birth. However, what we do know is that there are changes that happen with your body, your behaviour, wi…

Exercising in pregnancy is sometimes a slightly contentious topic – with some being advised to put their feet up or stop running in early pregnancy and others being told they aren’t doing enough! Worry not – we are here to help demystify exercise in pregnancy and share advice that is…

Pregnancy is an ideal time to get healthier and it’s often when people start really thinking about their lifestyle and living habits – such as what to eat, what to avoid and getting more active. After all, what better reason to get healthier than your baby and growing family. However,…

What does a Doula mean? If you have been thinking about planning for your labour and birth and are looking into your options, you may have come across the term doula already. A doula is the term used to refer to someone who provides support to women and birthing people during their pr…

Your Antenatal appointment schedule Your care in pregnancy is often referred to as ‘Antenatal care’ which refers to the care, advice and support you will get from a range of healthcare professionals in your pregnancy such as midwives, GP’s and specialist doctors called obstetricians….

Vaccinations offered in pregnancy You will be offered a range of vaccines (immunisations) during your pregnancy by your midwife or GP to help protect you from certain infections or to help keep your baby safe from infection during the first few weeks of their life until your baby has…

If you are reading this, then you are either thinking ahead or now past your due date and feeling a whole range of emotions! If it’s any consolation you are not alone – only about 5% of babies arrive on their due date so it’s not unusual to go past your due date, and plenty &hel…

Congratulations – you have made it to 40 weeks and that estimated due date you were given probably right at the beginning of your pregnancy. As you are well aware by now though this doesn’t mean baby will definitely appear this week – the estimation is just that, and it’s important to…

You are now into days, not weeks, of your estimated due date – although do bear in mind that very few babies actually arrive on their due date. Don’t be surprised by how tired and energetic you feel at the same time at this stage in pregnancy. Nesting – that deep urge to get everythin…

With only a few weeks left to go before your baby’s official due date – although it’s not uncommon to go into labour at 41 or even 42 weeks, you’re in the home stretch.   You are probably feeling quite tired and a lot heavier too – particularly if your baby’s head has…

At 37 weeks you are now officially considered ‘at term’ – which essentially means that if your baby were to be born now they are probably big enough, and things like their lungs have matured enough to not have difficulties with for example breathing after birth or need any additional…