‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year….’ During the festive season most businesses work with a skeleton staff in order to give employees quality time with their families, maternity wards are no different. But what does this mean for you if you’re pregnant and your due date is over the festive season? Unfortunately, it … Continue reading Festive Induction or C-Section
Most people that have had a baby or held a new born baby will tell you that they smell amazing. This ‘new baby’ scent lasts about 6-12 weeks, but most parents can still smell it from their child for a long time after this. So what is the smell and why is it SO GOOD? … Continue reading Why do newly babies smell so good?
The cervix is the opening to the uterus or neck of the womb. When you are not pregnant and during most of your pregnancy, your cervix faces the back of your body, towards your bottom. Your cervix journey starts when your baby is ready to be born. The baby releases a protein called fibronectin into … Continue reading The journey of the cervix
What has changed and why? These new guidelines cover the circumstances for inducing labour, methods of induction, assessment, monitoring, pain relief, and managing complications. It aims to improve advice and care for pregnant women who are thinking about or having induction of labour. Earlier this year, draft guidance earlier this year was criticised for being … Continue reading NICE induction guidelines are updated
A good old fashioned offer - refer a friend. If you're doing the course or thinking about doing the course and you want a friend to join you, you will both receive 10% off if you book within the same course. If you have previously done the course and want to refer a friend, the … Continue reading Refer a friend
Natural, non-medical pain relief & comfort measures There are natural and synthetic forms of pain relief, but as a hypnobirthing teacher I always advise clients to stay at home for as long as possible. When you’re labouring at home, you do not have access to synthetic pain relief therefore, it’s important to know and understand … Continue reading Natural pain relief
Coercion meaning: The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. Coercion is compelling a party to act in an involuntary manner. It involves a set of various types of forceful actions that violate the free will of an individual to induce a desired response. Coercion during pregnancy and birth is … Continue reading Coercive language during pregnancy and birth
There are three stages of birth. The names of each stage relate to the process that is happening in your body: Stage one - the up stage.Stage two - the down stage.Stage three - birthing the placenta. Stage one: the up stage This stage is actually split into two: early birth and active birth. Early … Continue reading Stages of birth
A VBAC is also known as vaginal birth after a cesarean. First of all, let me make something clear, however, you birth your baby, you are incredible, amazing, and strong. Birth matters and every mother should be able to feel like they are respected, heard, and treated kindly when it comes to birth; abdominal or … Continue reading VBAC
The perineal is the area between your vagina and anus. This is the part that is most commonly cut (episiotomy), torn or grazed during birth. By making sure this area is as soft and supple as possible it will stretch more. Most people moisturise their face because they want it to be soft and hydrated. … Continue reading Perineal massage
The Positive Birth Group 