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From trying to conceive all the way through to the early years, we are here for you. We know that trying for a baby, planning for birth and navigating the early weeks and months with a baby can be as challenging as it is amazing. We are here to help. Here you’ll find a whole host of free, evidence-based advice and information from a range of qualified experts, along with real life stories of pregnancy, birth and new parenthood from other people in our community. They say it takes a village, and we are your (virtual) village.
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Considering a vaginal birth after caesarean (VBAC)
3 in 4 women or birthing people who decide to have a VBAC are successful, so what are the general benefits and risks to be aware of?
Encouraging the start of labour before a possible induction
If you agree with your medical team that you would like to decline an induction for now and try alternative methods, here are 8 ways you can encourage labour.
How to have a positive induction - a midwife’s perspective
We’re regularly contacted by expectant parents who are particularly nervous about having a positive birth after accepting an induction and that is absolutely possible. Here are some steps you can take to ensure you prepare yourself for the best possible birth after induction.
How do midwives view a positive birth?
Positive births can be the result of ALL types of birth. Women frequently report positive experiences from emergency caesareans, forceps, unmedicated vaginal births and every other type of birth.
Maternity care at Christmas
If you’re wondering what the cover would be around hospitals in case you need anything, we have the lowdown from a midwife on how maternity care functions over the holidays.
How can hypnobirthing be used for a caesarean birth?
There’s a common misconception that hypnobirthing can only be used for vaginal births and not for c-sections. But that’s just not true! Hypnobirthing techniques can (and in our view should!) be used for any kind of birth.
Which antenatal class is right for you?
Antenatal means before birth, relating to pregnancy. But good antenatal education will also cover everything you need to know about birth and vital parts of the postnatal period. In this blog, we’re going to tell you about all the antenatal options out there, so you can find the right one for you.
How To Be The Best Birth Partner
Our resident midwife has compiled a list of hints, tips and ideas that might be useful to bear in mind as a Birth Partner. However the most important thing is to be led by the birthing person, aim to fulfil their needs, be their advocate if needed and aim to support them mentally and physically through birth.
Packing your Hospital Bag
It’s important to pack a hospital bag even if you are planning to birth at home, so you have everything available should you need to transfer to the hospital for any reason. Read on to see what essential items our midwife recommends.
Preparing for your caesarean birth
Our resident midwife Christie takes you through 5 essential things to know and prepare before your c-section birth.