Category: Blog
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How long does labour last?
How long does labour last? What is the average time for labour & childbirth? In medical terms labour is divided into three stages: 1st stage – where your uterus and body are getting ready. Your cervix is softening and will begin to open until it is fully open (dilated). It is sometimes referred to as…
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Bonding with your baby in pregnancy
Bonding with your baby can begin in pregnancy, while your baby is still growing in the womb. It is a perfect time to start the bonding process during pregnancy. Attachment is very important for your babies development when they are born. What can babies experience in the womb? Sound From around 18 weeks of pregnancy…
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Positive Birth Affirmations
Positive birth affirmations are also know as positive self-talk or statements for a positive birth. Positive birth affirmations help to programme your subconscious to tune into your natural ability to give birth, your strength and resilience. Letting go of fears and to build your body-confidence is a big part of your hypnobirthing experience and helps…
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What is a gentle Caesarean Birth?
What is a gentle Caesarean Birth or Caesarean Section and why should expectant parents know about it? Gentle Caesareans mimic some of the natural processes of giving birth: A drug to encourage uterine contractions is given to the mother, so that your baby gets ‘pushed’ out by your uterus rather than pulled by the obstetrician.…
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The role of the birth partner
The role of the birth partner includes many different ‘hats’. But it could be as simple as being there… The key is the partner’s presence. Being there in the moment, being the guardian of oxytocin, the birth keeper, the advocate. Your role will be led by the birthing mother/person who you are supporting. Who can…
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Aromatherapy for Childbirth
Studies have found higher comfort and satisfaction when people use aromatherapy for childbirth during their birth experience. Whether you are planning to give birth at home, at your a hospital or midwife-led unit, Aromatherapy for Childbirth has become very popular recently. Many NHS trusts offer aromatherapy to mothers and birthing people during labour and their…
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Birth Partner Hacks
Are you a birth partner? You are not sure where to start when it comes to supporting the birthing mother/person? Here are just some hacks to get you started! 💜 The Hip Squeeze – a favourite of many birthing mothers/people 💜 Figure of 8 ball sit – some gentle movement 💜 The slow dance –…
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Birth bag tips (COVID-19 TopUPs)
What to pack into your birth bag aka hospital bag during this pandemic? Are there any essentials that you’ve missed? Find out… Pack one bag for mum, one for baby/babies and one for your birth partner COVID-19 TopUPs are highlighted in bold Bag for mum Your birth plan and maternity notes Comfy, lose-fit dressing gown…
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What the… COT!?
Where will our baby/babies sleep? Which type of bed will fit into our bedroom? How long can they stay in that bed? How long will a Moses basket last us? Will our twins fit into a bedside crib? All very valid questions when it comes to making your decisions on where your baby/babies will sleep.…
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Informed Decision-making for childbirth
Why is Informed decision-making for birth so important? Often, pregnancy is a woman’s or pregnant person’s first significant introduction to the healthcare system. Suddenly, you have to make all sorts of decisions for you, your baby and your family unit. You’ll be faced with difficult choices around your healthcare during your pregnancy and birth. Often…
Tina Gibbs 