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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

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’

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

Kat’s Positive VBAC Birth Story

Second-time-mum Kat shares her empowering birth story. Kat had a previous emergency caesarean and here she shares her second birth story, a positive VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Caesarean) birth story.

Helena’s Positive Water Birth

Second-time-mum Helena shares her empowering birth story. Helena had a very positive water birth. Love reading positive birth stories? We’ve got lots more just for you! I bought the Bump to Baby

Does Hypnobirthing Work?

The NHS have set out plans to train more midwives in hypnobirthing. I think this is amazing. As a midwife myself who trained in hypnobirthing, I really do welcome more midwives doing the same. So R

Baby Names 2024

Are you expecting a baby and want some name inspo from what are set to be the best baby names for 2024? Here are our predictions… Baby names set to trend in 2024 Girls Names Betty Billie Luna Cleo

Am I in labour?

If you are full term, you may be wondering “am I in labour?!”. So, what are the signs and symptoms that you are going into labour? You’ve had a “show” The show is a blood

Antenatal Classes at The Hubb

You can now come to antenatal classes at The Hubb in Cheltenham. The antenatal classes are grouped by your location, so antenatal classes for Gloucester parents to be happen on a Wednesday evening and

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

Should I have a home birth?

If you’ve watched Call the Midwife, you will know that once upon a time most women gave birth at home. Maternity Units and Consultant-led units then became where the majority gave birth. In rece

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