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What is a TENS for labour?

What is a TENS machine? TENS for labour, what is it? It’s fancy full name is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation 💁🏼‍♀️. It provides pain relief in the form of electrical impulses

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What Is Hypnobirthing? A Midwife’s Guide to the Truth Behind the Calm

What is hypnobirthing? Midwife Beth explains what actually is hypnobirthing, pulling out the facts from the fantasy.

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Getting Ready for Labour

Because birth prep is just as important as the perfect pram. We spend hours scrolling for the dream nursery colour palette. We compare travel systems, research bottle brands, fold tiny babygrows into

The Evidence Behind Biomechanics in Birth

Biomechanics can be a game-changer for birth. It isn’t just a trend. It’s science. Here is the evidence behind biomechanics in birth, written by a midwife and massive biomechanics fan. When we tal

What Are Braxton Hicks?

If you’re pregnant and suddenly feel your bump going tight and firm, then relaxing again you might be wondering, What on earth was that? Enter: Braxton Hicks. So, what are Braxton Hicks exactly?

When Will Baby Arrive? How Due Date Calculators Work

One of the very first questions every expectant parent has is “When will my baby arrive?” When you’re staring down at that positive pregnancy test, finding out your estimated due date is an

Gestational Diabetes: Vanessa’s Second Birth Story

Second time mum Vanessa shares her positive birth story. Vanessa had gestational diabetes and used EBRAN to support her throughout all stages of labour. Vanessa had a vaginal birth following a previou

Understanding Types of Emergency Caesarean: Category 1, 2 & 3 Explained

Understanding emergency caesareans may not be on your pregnancy reading list. But. When you’re expecting a baby, there’s so much to think about. From nursery decorating to baby names and I would a

What Happens During a Caesarean Birth?

Whether your caesarean is planned or comes as a surprise during labour, knowing what happens during a caesarean can help ease a lot of the unknowns. I want you to feel informed, calm, and confident, w

Second C-Section after Birth Trauma: Jamie

Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! Mum of three Jamie desperately wanted a VBAC. She ended up with a second c-section. She never imagined she could enjoy a caesarean

10 Things That Affect Your Breast Milk Supply (That No One Tells You!)

If you’re breastfeeding or planning to, you’ve probably heard a few things already about how breast milk supply works. But did you know that some of the things that impact your breast milk supply

Driving your new baby home from hospital

What you need to know about driving your new baby home from hospital and how to maximise safety within the car. A collaborative post with me, midwife Beth and Graco. 81% of parents admitted to

Baby Massage Cheltenham

Our baby massage classes in Cheltenham have so many benefits for both you and your baby. The classes are an opportunity to come into The Hubb, which is our safe space for new mums to feel supported an

Top 5 Online Groups if you’re Pregnant with Twins

So, you’ve been for your scan and they’ve found not one BUT TWO heart beats. Massive congratulations, mama! It can feel overwhelming to know that you’ve inadvertently just got yourse

Hannah’s Positive Home Birth