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7 Subtle Signs of Labour

By Amina Hatia RM

So you have been preparing for the new arrival for months now and you are looking forward to holding your baby in your arms. Labour starts in many ways for different women – some won’t feel any contractions until their waters break and for others their waters don’t break until they are deep into their labour! Would you notice if these 7 subtle signs of labour start happening?

November 13, 2023

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Squatting Birth Explained

By Amina Hatia RM

Whilst giving birth is shown widely on TV, Movies and in photos as happening in a bed in a lying down (semi-recumbent) position, this is not how birth has always happened, or how it happens worldwide. There is an extensive body of evidence that highlights that birth in different positions (such as upright or via … Continued

November 9, 2022

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Stages of Labour Explained

By Amina Hatia RM

Labour and the pathway to birth is unique and different for everyone – there isn’t a set formula that can be applied to this complicated, exhilarating and amazing process of giving birth. However, what we do know is that there are changes that happen with your body, your behaviour, with your baby’s position and lots … Continued

October 10, 2022

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Exercise In Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

Exercising in pregnancy is sometimes a slightly contentious topic – with some being advised to put their feet up or stop running in early pregnancy and others being told they aren’t doing enough! Worry not – we are here to help demystify exercise in pregnancy and share advice that is safe, evidence based and suitable … Continued

September 29, 2022

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Healthy Pregnancy Tips

By Amina Hatia RM

Pregnancy is an ideal time to get healthier and it’s often when people start really thinking about their lifestyle and living habits – such as what to eat, what to avoid and getting more active. After all, what better reason to get healthier than your baby and growing family. However, we here at Now Baby … Continued

September 29, 2022

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What is a Doula?

By Amina Hatia RM

What does a Doula mean? If you have been thinking about planning for your labour and birth and are looking into your options, you may have come across the term doula already. A doula is the term used to refer to someone who provides support to women and birthing people during their pregnancy, labour and … Continued

September 6, 2022

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Antenatal Appointment Schedule

By Amina Hatia RM

Your Antenatal appointment schedule Your care in pregnancy is often referred to as ‘Antenatal care’ which refers to the care, advice and support you will get from a range of healthcare professionals in your pregnancy such as midwives, GP’s and specialist doctors called obstetricians. This care will involve antenatal appointments that will be arranged for … Continued

June 20, 2022

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Vaccinations in Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

Vaccinations offered in pregnancy You will be offered a range of vaccines (immunisations) during your pregnancy by your midwife or GP to help protect you from certain infections or to help keep your baby safe from infection during the first few weeks of their life until your baby has had their own vaccinations. In pregnancy … Continued

April 26, 2022

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Week 41 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

If you are reading this, then you are either thinking ahead or now past your due date and feeling a whole range of emotions! If it’s any consolation you are not alone – only about 5% of babies arrive on their due date so it’s not unusual to go past your due date, and plenty … Continued

March 18, 2022

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Week 40 of Pregnancy

By Amina Hatia RM

Congratulations – you have made it to 40 weeks and that estimated due date you were given probably right at the beginning of your pregnancy. As you are well aware by now though this doesn’t mean baby will definitely appear this week – the estimation is just that, and it’s important to remember that labour … Continued

March 18, 2022

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