• Amy’s Category 2 Caesarean Section Birth Story

    Amy had a Category 2 Caesarean Section. Caesarean Sections are categorised into four categories ranging from 1-4. A category 2 caesarean section is defined by the NICE Guidelines as: -Maternal or feta
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    Amy’s Positive Birth

    ⭐️Positive birth story from a FTM – it’s a slightly long one! ⭐️  It’s taken me a little while to get round to writing this, but I’d like to introduce Isla Paige McDonagh,
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    Cesarean Stories

    Amy’s Category 2 Caesarean Section Birth Story

    Amy had a Category 2 Caesarean Section. Caesarean Sections are categorised into four categories ranging from 1-4. A category 2 caesarean section is defined by the NICE Guidelines as: -Maternal or feta
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    C-section Birth Story: Kayleigh

    First time mum Kayleigh went into spontaneous labour after eating a spicy curry. Once established labour hit, her contractions slowed. She opted to have the hormone drip and an epidural. Kayleigh the
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    Emergency Caesarean Positive Birth Story: Alana

    Alana’s labour started early in the morning. She laboured until she was fully dilated, but then her baby was having dips in his heart rate when she was pushing. He was also presenting back to back.
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    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
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    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
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    First Baby born of 2023

    The first baby born in 2023 from a TBTBC mama was baby Ivy born at 00.01am on 01.01.23 ⭐️ Congratulations to Mum Nicola Rowe who absolutely smashed her birth 🙌🏼 She had an induction
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    Jamie’s Birth Story – Category 1 Emergency Cesarean

    This birth story is with Bump to Baby Chapter team member Jamie and the arrival of her second baby Kit. Kit was born in November 2020. Jamie’s birth does come with a trigger warning as she had
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    Lillian’s Unplanned Gentle Cesarean

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This birth story is with Lillian following conception via IVF. Lillian had a scheduled induction and used EBRAN throughout her labou
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    Laura’s Birth: An Unplanned Cesarean Section

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This birth story is with first time mum Laura who delivered baby Robyn via an unplanned cesarean section. Laura’s labour progr
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    Chrissie-ann’s Positive Birth Story; Premature Labour, Breech Baby, Cesarean and NICU time

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This birth story is with first time mum Chrissie-ann who delivered her baby boy 6 weeks early via emergency cesarean section. Chrisie
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    Claire’s Unplanned Cesarean

    Love reading positive birth stories, you’re in the right place…. This positive birth story is with Claire and her first baby, a surprise baby girl. Claire’s birth was an unplanned cesarean
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    Gemma’s Unplanned Cesarean Section

    Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! This positive birth story is with Gemma who says she had “the exact opposite” of the birth she envisioned, but it was st
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    Birth Chapter

    How to Avoid Being Sick in Labour

    For many pregnant women, especially those with emetophobia (a fear of vomiting), the thought of being sick in labour can feel overwhelming. While it’s common to feel some nausea during labour, there
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    Which Celebrities have used Hypnobirthing?

    You’ve heard about hypnobirthing, but what actually is it? And which of your favourite celebrities have used hypnobirthing? “Do any celebrities actually use hypnobirthing?” And the answer is
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    Can Paracetamol Slow Down Early Labour? The Rumour, the Research, and the Real Story

    If you’ve ever called triage in early labour, you probably know what comes next. “Take some paracetamol and see how you go.” It’s become such a predictable script that it’
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    Pelvic Inlet vs Pelvic Outlet: How your baby navigates your pelvis

    🦴 Your Pelvis Isn’t Fixed – It Moves! A lot of people imagine the pelvis as a rigid, bone ring. But in reality, it’s a dynamic, flexible structure. The bones, ligaments, and joints of you
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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