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      Should I have a stretch and sweep?

      If you are 40 weeks pregnant then you may have been offered a stretch and sweep. If you are consultant-led you may be offered one sooner. What actually is a stretch and sweep? Should you have one? Let
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      First Baby Birth Story

      Emma’s First Baby Birth Story This is the first baby birth story of Emma. She had her induction booked in for post dates but went into labour the night before. She had a quick birth, especially
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      Why forceps births are so high for a first time Mum?

      First time Mums giving birth have a 1 in 3 chance of having a forceps or ventouse birth. Read why forceps births are so high for a first time Mum and what you can do to reduce it from happening. What
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      Elisabete’s Positive Induction

      Love reading positive birth stories, you’re in the right place…. This positive induction story is with Elisabete and the arrival of baby Emily. Elisabete opted for an induction as her baby was mea
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      A review for The Bump to Baby Chapter Course; Holly’s Birth

      Holly purchased the course whilst she was expecting baby number four. Holly had an empowering birth and sent us this lovely review for The Bump to Baby Chapter Course. I had 3 previous labours where I
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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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