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Why Should I read Positive Birth Stories?
If you’re pregnant, you may be feeling excited, nervous, or even a little scared about giving birth. It’s completely normal to have all of these emotions. I want to give you an amazing thi
Advanced Maternal Age; Zoe’s Birth Story
Zoe was 42 when she had her second baby, and this is classified by the NHS as “advanced maternal age” . Zoe was recommended an induction due to advanced maternal age and Group B Strep. She
Safer Sleep: Keeping baby safer when they snooze
Learning about safer sleep doesn’t need to be a snooze fest. Here are my top tips for you to follow to help keep your baby safer whilst you slumber.
Hey there sleepy one. As a new parent, you ar
Statutory Maternity Pay in the UK: All You Need to Know
If you’re a working mum-to-be in the UK, it’s important to know about your entitlements to Statutory Maternity Leave (SML) and Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP). Here is everything you need to
Chloe’s Emergency Birth; Cord Prolapse
Chloe’s birth story went the opposite of what she ever could have imagined when she experienced a cord prolapse. She had an emergency caesarean under general anaesthetic and despite
Weaning: Ready, Set, Go!
This post was written by Specialist Paediatric Dietician Raphaella who can be found over at www.latchtoladle.com, your one stop shop for weaning and feeding advice.
Looking at when to start wean
Features in Hello!
https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/mother-and-baby/20220207132559/midwife-hypnobithing-tips-kate-middleton-labours/
Features in Cosmopolitan
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a38813799/covid-19-change-breastmilk/
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/body/health/a39158927/olive-oil-birth-stop-tearing/
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Emily’s Birth: Pethidine
First time mum birth story from Birth Chapter grad Emily who gave birth to her baby girl. Emily’s birth deviated slightly from her original plan and she used EBRAN to decide to use Pethidine a
C-section after Home Labour; Becky’s Birth
Becky’s birth did not follow her original “plan”. Becky had a C-section after a home labour, and had hoped for a home birth. Becky said she remained calm throughout and describes her