That’s right NINE ZERO. I was surprised too. Monday night, in class I was discussing pain relief in depth I happened to mention I had recently read that around 75% of women use gas and air in labour. I was sharing the statistic because I was shocked by it, but equally it felt like a…
90% Of Women Need Pain Relief In Labour
Breast Engorgement
When I was a community Midwife most weeks I advised at least one woman or her partner to go and buy a Savoy Cabbage. You might like to know why. It’s one of those hidden gems. Before you roll your eyes let me share that I am not crazy it is backed by evidence! You…
The Cut
When you speak to friends and family members you may hear them talk about having had ‘the cut’ during birth otherwise known as an Episiotomy. Without any knowledge of why or how this is performed can be very damaging to an expectant parent because it sounds scary and horrific. I discuss Episiotomy in class. Gaining…
How To Breast Or Bottle Feed Your Baby
One of the most important things to know as a new parent is how to feed your baby. The best way to help you understand the optimum positioning when trying to breast feed or bottle feed your baby is to do a little exercise with me. For it you will need a drink for yourself…
Will You Welcome A Student?
When you give birth will you be happy to have a student in the room? The topic of ‘students in the birth room’ often comes up during a Talking Babies course. Many are quick to say ‘No students’ on their birth plan/preferences. Of course, this is your choice and your choice will be respected. But,…
Infertility
The rate that infertility is rising is crazy! Unfortunately today, 1/7 couples have great difficulty falling pregnant. The most common causes of infertility are: 35% Pelvic dysfuntions such as endometriosis, tubal disease 35% Impaired sperm 15% Ovulation problems 5% Abnormal cervical mucus 10% Unknown It can be a long, painful journey for so many. …
My Jaw Is Relaxed And So Is My Cervix
I get it, it is hard to believe that your jaw and your cervix are connected. Almost all the couples on my courses can’t quite believe it either. So I get them to do a little exercise with me, in class. It is fab in helping you understand the link! Do it with me now……
How To Stay Cool This Summer 10 Top Tips For Pregnant Women
Finally summer seems to be here! Hooray! However, I know that when I think it’s hot all my pregnant friends think it’s sweltering! My Natalie was born during a summer heat wave and it was unbearable, luckily she decided to birth just as I thought I was going to melt! Through her pregnancy my best…
The perfect system for giving birth
Your body is perfectly designed to give birth. During a Hypnobirthing course you will learn about how the body works to support labour. It is absolutely fascinating! One thing I want to discuss here with you is your PARASYMPATHETIC and SYMPATHETIC nervous systems. Two systems already with in you designed to help in labour. However,…
The WRONG position
‘Your baby is in the WRONG position’ This phrase is particularly chosen when the baby is in the back to back position (otherwise known as the posterior position). A phrase no one expecting a baby ever wants to hear! It massively predisposes failure and it hikes up any pre-existing anxiety levels. I have had too…