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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? Facts or Fantasy.

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

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What are the chances I will have another episiotomy?

If you have had an episiotomy before, what are the chances you will have another episiotomy? What are the chances I will need another episiotomy? Having a previous episiotomy doesn’t mean that y

What is a Stretch and Sweep?

A stretch and sweep is also called a membrane sweep and is a way of trying to naturally start labour. You may have been offered a stretch and sweep, so here is everything you need to know. What is a s

Antenatal Classes Cirencester

Parents-to-be in Cirencester, come and join us at our Antenatal Classes! Each class is run by a qualified midwife to ensure you get the most accurate and up-to-date knowledge to support you in pregnan

What to pack in your hospital bag: Top 5 items

If you are expecting, you might be wondering what to pack in your hospital bag. Here are my top 5 items that you might not have thought of. Water bottle with straw Firstly – labour is thirsty wo

Lydia’s Christmas Baby – Born in time for Christmas Day

*Positive birth story* My miracle arrived in time for Christmas and made my dreams and wishes come true. Isabelle , born December 19th, 5lb 8. (38 + 6). I wasn’t going to post but wanted to right a

Maddy’s Birth Story after Feeling Scared of Labour

I’ll start off by saying that I’m usually a very anxious person. I always worry about everything and think of the worst case scenario. So no surprise when I found out I was pregnant I had

Early labour at home – Why you should stay at home in early labour

Early labour at home can feel really daunting as it may be hard to judge when to go to hospital or when to call your midwife for your homebirth. Saying that though, home really is the best place for y

Second time mum; Small Graze

Second time mum Lily gave birth to her beautiful baby girl on her due date! She used a birth comb, gas&air, water, and pethidine for pain relief during her labour. Lily followed her midwife’

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

Gifts for new mums in Cheltenham

Are you looking for the perfect gifts for new mums in Cheltenham? When a baby arrives, everyone wants to shower the baby in gifts. Blankets, comforters, sweet little baby grows, the list goes on. Some

Hannah’s Positive Home Birth