Can I have a waterbirth in Nottingham Queens Medical Centre (QMC) and City Hospital? When considering a waterbirth, you may be wondering if it’s possible to have one in Nottingham at either the Queens Medical Centre (QMC) or City Hospital. Nottingham offers excellent healthcare facilities, and both hospitals have maternity units that provide a rangeContinueContinue reading “Can I have a waterbirth in Nottingham?”
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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”
Teaching about Waterbirth
Teaching about Waterbirth has become one of my favourite topics in recent years. As waterbirth has many benefits and few downsides it is a popular choice among birthing families in the UK. Teaching about waterbirth in your antenatal preparation classes: Paperchase – benefits for mother, father, baby, midwife Split the group into 4 groups. EachContinueContinue reading “Teaching about Waterbirth”
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 asContinueContinue reading “How long does labour last?”
Benefits of Waterbirth
Due to it’s benefits, waterbirth has become increasingly popular with expectant families in the recent years. Let’s explore the benefits and possible disadvantages as well as practicalities a little further. The Benefits of waterbirth: Contractions will more comfortable No known side effects on baby or mum The warm water helps you to relax Being relaxedContinueContinue reading “Benefits of Waterbirth”
Waterbirth at home
You are pregnant and are planning a waterbirth at home? You are not quite sure how to sell the idea to your partner? Read this! Here is a ‘guide on how to persuade your partner to have a waterbirth at home 😉 My husband wrote about the birth of our second baby for one ofContinueContinue reading “Waterbirth at home”