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?

You’re pregnant? Congratulations! Discovering that you’re expecting is an amazing time, full of excitement, new worries and an all new to do list! So what do you need to do next?

We're often asked questions about the reasons behind induction. Here's a few things you can do to be ready for any discussion about inductions.

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.

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.

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.

We’re often asked for a shopping list of items that can be used for hypnobirthing. Our first piece of advice is that you don’t need to have a large budget to prepare for your birth!

Our resident midwife shares everything you need to know about cravings, appetite and food during pregnancy.

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.

One of the commonly asked questions in our midwife support meetings is do I need to go private and pay for a Group B Strep test? Our midwife advises what to do.

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.

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.

Ever wondered why you pee more often in pregnancy? Our Resident Midwife, Christie explains it all.

Our resident midwife Christie takes you through 5 essential things to know and prepare before your c-section birth.

Weight related stigma can be a challenging topic in the pregnancy world. Read this helpful article on knowing your rights during pregnancy, relative vs absolute risks, and how to help reduce anxiety around weight and pregnancy.

Wondering what you should be eating and how much? Then look no further than this blog.

‘Most pregnant people gain between 10kg and 12.5kg during pregnancy, putting on the majority of weight after 20 weeks’ (NHS, UK, 2023). Our resident midwife Christie talks all things weight gain in pregnancy, why it happens and what is normal weight gain in pregnancy.

We asked our resident midwife why we see changes in our breasts during pregnancy and these are the changes she said are normal to see during early and late pregnancy.

Our resident midwife Christie talks all things poo and pregnancy in this blog post about constipation in the first, second and third trimester.

The Royal College of Midwives has added The Positive Birth Company’s Closing the Gap workshop to their new Decolonising Midwifery Education Toolkit.