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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The
Bump Chapter
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?
The
Birth Chapter
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
The
Baby Chapter
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