A Guide to Helping Parents Bring New Life into the World Supporting the childbirth process: A Guide to Helping Parents Bring New Life into the World Childbirth is one of the most significant moments in a parent’s life. While it is a natural process, it can also be physically and emotionally challenging. Support during labourContinueContinue reading “Supporting the Childbirth Process”
Category Archives: Informed decision-making
What are antenatal classes?
Antenatal classes are educational sessions designed to prepare expectant parents for childbirth and early parenthood. These classes provide valuable information and practical skills to help parents navigate this transformative journey with confidence. While the format and content of antenatal classes may vary, they typically cover topics such as pregnancy health, labour and birth, pain managementContinueContinue reading “What are antenatal classes?”
The BRAIN Acronym for Childbirth
The BRAIN Acronym can help you make informed decisions for your childbirth experience and beyond. It is a powerful tool to prepare and plan for any event including your pregnancy, birth and parenting. What does the acronym stand for? The word “BRAIN” in this context is an acronym that stands for several key factors: Benefit:ContinueContinue reading “The BRAIN Acronym for Childbirth”
5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education
You want to be prepared to for the birth of your baby or babies. Here are 5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education! As the birth of your baby approaches, you may have a lot of questions. What does a contraction wave feel like? How will I know when to call theContinueContinue reading “5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education”
7 ways to personalise your Caesarean birth
You have chosen to have a caesarean birth. Here are 7 ways to personalise your Caesarean birth, to help you plan the birth you want and deserve! Hypnobirthing yes, you can use hypnobirthing, mediations, mindfulness and relaxations to your advantage during and in preparation for your caesarean birth. Practice your calm breathing techniques, positive affirmationsContinueContinue reading “7 ways to personalise your Caesarean birth”
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: Avoiding anything or anyoneContinueContinue reading “Birth Trauma is real!”
Induction for a big baby?
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.ContinueContinue reading “Induction for a big baby?”
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… WhatWhenThe recommendation is to start taking Folic Acid and Vitamin D supplementsAs soon as you found out that you are pregnantRegister with your community midwife. Check with your GP surgery onContinueContinue reading “Free Pregnancy Checklist”
Informed decision-making for birth
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. OftenContinueContinue reading “Informed decision-making for birth”