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A birth plan is a personal document that outlines your preferences for labour, delivery and the immediate post partum period. It helps medical staff  and your birth team understand your expectations, needs & preferences how you wish to handle various aspects of the birthing process. Here are key elements to consider including in your birth plan: … Continued

How Birth Partners Can Support During Labour Birth partners play a vital role in providing support during labour. Their involvement can significantly impact the mother’s or birthing persons experience and comfort. Here are practical ways birth partners can assist: Emotional support: Offering encouragement, holding hands, and being a comforting presence. Labour can be intense, and emotions may … Continued

Nutrition and Exercise in The Third Trimester Entering the third trimester is a journey into the final stretch that can often feel either like a hard slog or the final burst of energetic excitement and wonder, literally and metaphorically! This is the time when your baby makes their most rapid strides of growth, and you … Continued

5 Pregnancy Myths/Old Wives’ Tales As soon as you announce your pregnancy, you are likely to encounter a mix of questions that seem to come from everywhere. Friends, family, and even strangers may ask when your baby is due, what it feels like to be pregnant, and if you have settled on a name yet. … Continued

Play For Babies Under 6 Months You may believe that babies younger than six months are too small for play, but in reality, they begin learning from the moment of birth, making play a vital component of their development. During the first year, babies undergo rapid growth, and each phase introduces new activities. One of … Continued

Pelvic Floor Health in Pregnancy and Beyond Recent reports highlight a growing issue: many women in the UK experience pelvic floor dysfunction, and a large number of these battle on without seeking help. Pelvic floor dysfunction can have many symptoms, including leaking urine when laughing or coughing, a feeling of heaviness in the pelvis, or … Continued

What causes nipple pain when breastfeeding and can you prepare your nipples for a positive feeding journey? Nipple pain is a common issue that many women face during their breastfeeding journey. Although it is relatively frequent, it is not considered normal, making it essential to understand potential causes and the ways to alleviate it. What … Continued

Understanding Newborn Poo Newborn poo is quite different from what we may expect. At first, it is usually very dark, almost black, in colour and has a consistency that can be compared to marmite. This sticky texture makes it challenging to clean, and new parents may find this tricky during diaper changes. For the first … Continued

You may have heard of the condition mastitis, an inflammation of the breast tissue, common during the postpartum period. This article takes a look at the condition, how to spot it, and what steps you can take to reduce the likelihood of developing mastitis, along with treatment options. Mastitis is an inflammation of the breast … Continued

Discovering you are pregnant with one baby can bring a whole range of emotions, but what about when you are faced with the prospect of having two or even three babies? As a midwife and mum of 5, including twins, I can tell you that as wonderful and joyful multiples can be, it can also … Continued