Pregnant people in the UK are concerned about the midwife crisis - What can they do about it?

In light of recent concerns regarding the midwife crisis in the UK (published by the BBC this morning), many parents-to-be are feeling understandably anxious about their upcoming birth. Anyone that is pregnant or giving birth soon should be reassured that there are proactive steps they can take to navigate this situation and empower themselves to be in the best possible place to have a positive birth experience and to even feel excited about giving birth. There are affordable (even free), accessible resources that mums-to-be and their birth partners can take advantage of.

Hypnobirthing is for all types of birth, no matter if all goes to plan or not. It helps you have confidence to make informed decisions that are right for you and your baby, leaving you empowered and prepared for every step. Hypnobirthing teaches you about birth physiology, how your body works on a muscular and hormonal level, and what techniques you can use to help make your birth easier, quicker, and more comfortable.

In response to feedback, The Positive Birth Company is hearing from parents-to-be during the cost of living crisis, they are running a totally free hypnobirthing masterclass, hosted by their founder and hypnobirthing expert, Siobhan Miller. 

Siobhan Miller, Founder, Positive Birth Company: “I wholeheartedly believe that knowledge is power and at The Positive Birth Company, we are on a mission to change lives and save lives through affordable, decent antenatal education. When I hear news like today’s, that some midwives feel they are on the verge of providing poor care due to staffing levels, we want to help. This free hypnobirthing class is going to offer viewers all the basics of hypnobirthing. We hope it supports people in advocating for themselves, giving them the tools they need to support their body throughout birth and in turn support the NHS in ensuring as many people as possible are prepared for their birth.”

The class is completely free to join and there will be a Q&A at the end. The class is on YouTube on January 24th at 7pm. You can find more information on the class here.

Here are some resources and initiatives we offer to support you on your pregnancy and birth journey.

1. Free Hypnobirthing Masterclass:

• Join us on January 24th at 7 pm for our free hypnobirthing masterclass hosted by our founder and hypnobirthing expert Siobhan Miller. Hypnobirthing is a powerful technique that equips you with tools to manage stress and promote relaxation during labour. We believe in making this valuable resource accessible to everyone. You can sign up to the 1 hour class here: https://thepositivebirthcompany.com/masterclasses

  2. Call the Midwife Programme:

• Our Call the Midwife programme is designed to ease the pressure on the NHS by providing additional support and guidance to our customers. By purchasing one of our Pregnancy, Postpartum, or Hypnobirthing packs (from £39), as having a fully comprehensive course, customers also receive a free confidential, 1:1 call with our resident midwife. Customers will be listened to, receive guidance, signposting and be able to talk over any concerns they may have around pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period.

  3. Comprehensive Pregnancy, Postpartum, and Hypnobirthing Digital Courses:

• No matter where you are in your pregnancy journey, whether you’re just beginning, currently pregnant or have already met your little one, we have a digital course for you. Each online course is designed to guide you through your current stage from our qualified experts, by giving you professional advice and guidance.

  4. Live Q&A’s with our resident midwife on Instagram

• We host bi-weekly Q&A’s with our midwives on Instagram, completely free! Our community can ask any question they like, and our midwife will answer your question with detailed information.