Category: Blog
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10 Eco-Parenting Tips for Raising Earth-Conscious Kids
In a world where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, eco-conscious parenting is more important than ever. As stewards of the planet, parents play a pivotal role in shaping the values and habits of the next generation. Here are 10 eco-parenting tips to help you raise environmentally aware and responsible children. Eco-parenting is a journey…
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Pelvic Floor Exercises for pregnancy, labour and birth
Pelvic Floor exercises for labour and birth. Being pregnant and birthing your baby can affect your pelvic floor muscles. When your pelvic floor muscles are weak, you may find that you leak urine when you sneeze or cough. This is quite common and no need to be embarrassed. To strengthen your pelvic floor muscles during…
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Induction for a big baby and what has a hamster got to do with birth?
If you have listened to @themidwivescauldron back in November 2021 or follow Dr Sara Wickham, you probably know already. The Cochrane review on macrosomia (big baby) in 2016 showed that the difference in birth weight between the two groups: 1. Induced early 2.The spontaneous onset of labour/birth was 178g. The difference is equivalent to the size of a hamster or a…
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How to use your birth ball
How can you use your birth ball for pregnancy, childbirth and during the early postpartum? What is it? A birthing ball is the same as an exercise or gym ball. The name “birth or birthing ball” refers to this specific purpose. A birth ball can help rotation while the you are sitting or when standing…
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Free pregnancy checklist!
You are pregnant! Congratulations. Now is the time to get organised. This pregnancy checklist is a gentle reminder of your options, recommendations and appointments… What When The recommendation is to start taking Folic Acid and Vitamin D supplements As soon as you found out that you are pregnant Register with your community midwife. Check with your…
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Can I use hypnobirthing during an induction?
One of the most frequent questions before clients book my hypnobirthing classes is “Can I use hypnobirthing during an induction?” The answer is YES. Hypnobirthing or mindful hypnobirthing is an invaluable skill during induction! In my opinion, mindful hypnobirthing techniques during an induction are even more important and useful than when having a straightforward birth experience!…
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Birth Trauma is real!
Your birth trauma is real. Sadly, we live in a country (UK) where the maternity system is broken. Induction, Caesarean birth and assisted birth rates are rising, and so is the number of parents who are experiencing birth trauma. What is Birth Trauma or postnatal PTSD? There are four main symptoms: Not everyone who has…
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Clothes Checklist for your Summer baby
Clothes checklist for your summer baby. You are having a baby this summer? Congratulations! You are wondering how many and what types of clothes and layering you might need? When purchasing your baby clothes, make certain that they all are machine washable, non-flammable and made from soft comfortable materials. Choose clothes which open at the…
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Breathing Techniques for labour and birth
Breathing techniques for childbirth can be a useful tool to keep calm during the birth but also support the birthing process. Being calm and relaxed during childbirth can make the birth of your baby easier, quicker and more comfortable. There are many ways to help yourself or your partner to be calm during childbirth. Breathing…
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What to wear during childbirth?
A question that comes up frequently during my childbirth preparation classes is “What to wear during childbirth?”. The answer is, whatever feels comfortable to you. There are a few things you may wish to consider when deciding what to wear during childbirth The birth environment – While you are in control of the temperature of…
Tina Gibbs 