I have always found pregnancy amazing and beautiful. Your body goes through many changes and endures so much but sometimes not all of these changes are pleasant and can leave you feeling uncomfortable, worried and tired. Most of these changes are very common and not dangerous. I will discuss a few common aliments and what you can do to feel better.
Saturday, 24 October 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Newborn Care
Midwives are the specialists in pregnancy and birth!
We believe that the midwife’s role is to assist and care for women; to understand the birth process emotionally, mentally and physically and to support and educate women to be able to make informed choices.
The first hour is the most important hour after your baby is born…
Every woman all over the world is equipped with all that is needed to provide warmth, love, comfort and nutrition to her new baby. Where possible It is important that the first hour of your baby’s life is uninterrupted or not disturbed. In this way the built in instincts are ignited and nature starts to provide the baby with his/her first feed …Colostrum.
Tuesday, 22 September 2015 / Published in breastfeeding, Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Midwife, Working with UKBC
It is so important when it comes to birth that you feel safe and relaxed with your midwife, because of the way your hormones operate.
Wednesday, 02 September 2015 / Published in Home Birth, Labour, Labour & Birth, Meet the Midwife, Midwife
I've been trying and trying to think of a way to explain private midwifery care in a nutshell to someone who hasn't experienced it. And I think I've finally cracked it...when you have care with a designated midwife, it's all about you. Well, your baby as well, but you feel like the most important person in the room, always.
Wouldn’t it be great if you were asked “Would you like to have your own midwife to attend you birth?”
This woman emerged from her birth a triumphant Mother. She was healed from her previous trauma and felt restored and empowered!
Trust in Birth! This is a mantra that has lost resonance with many because the main stream of Maternity care is given is such a way that shows a lack of trust in your ability to give birth!
Ask any women planning a home birth and they will tell you that there seems to a universal response “You must be Crazy!” I was asked to speak at the Manchester Home Birth Conference recently where we found out that having a planned Home birth means the midwives come to you when you are in labour, they stay and support you and carry everything that is needed for a safe birth!
Here at UK Birth Centres we are experts in preparing women for birth and would love the opportunity to help you get ready for your birth. On Saturday 20th of June two of our very experienced midwives will be offering a free Natural Birth Preparation Day.