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PostI set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so…
I set up this page to share as much evidence based information as possible to women so that they can enrich themselves with knowledge to be able to take charge of their own pregnancies in…
24 October 2019
PostUnderstanding numbers and Risk when making informed decisions about any aspect of your…
Understanding numbers and Risk when making informed decisions about any aspect of your health/maternity care. Have you ever heard words to the effect of "50% increased risk of..." or "number of…
11 June 2021
Post**THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT INDUCTION OF LABOUR BUT ABOUT INFORMED CHOICE IN ALL AREAS OF…
**THIS POST IS NOT ABOUT INDUCTION OF LABOUR BUT ABOUT INFORMED CHOICE IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR CARE** You can ask questions about any proposed intervention or treatment. You have a right to know the…
14 July 2020
PostLet's talk choices - informed ones at that
Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a doctor (or any other health professional for that matter) has planned for them.…
16 April 2019
Reel0:43informed choice in pregnancy
18 May 2024
PostPregnancy can be overwhelming!
Pregnancy can be overwhelming! Especially when you have various friends, family and the internet giving you opinions and information. Sometimes it can be information overload! . No two…
26 May 2020
PostMy FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE…
My FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE B.R.A.I.N acronym for ensuring you get informed choice and can give informed consent during your pregnancy and…
10 November 2020
PostAsk for an explanation if you dont understand whats being said
Ask for an explanation if you dont understand whats being said. Whether its a diagnosis of a condition, a suggestion of a treatment or an intervention being discussed. You are well within your…
24 October 2020
CarouselLots of people have asked me about the use of caster oil to induce labour over the…
Lots of people have asked me about the use of caster oil to induce labour over the years, so here is some information, along with my thoughts. The NHS doesn't support the use of caster oil to…
13 March 2025
CarouselLet's stop writing people off and assuming their second birth will replicate their first
Let's stop writing people off and assuming their second birth will replicate their first. Women deserve better. We all deserve evidence based practice and trauma informed care where applicable. …
20 February 2025
CarouselThere are various organisations, charities, and awareness pages that work to help…
There are various organisations, charities, and awareness pages that work to help reduce the baby loss stats, provide information, and support those who have been or are going through it. Feel…
11 October 2024
PostThinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone
Thinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone. I feel that people have a right to be informed but some prefer not to be (and thats ok) On one hand, as a…
23 November 2021
PostI first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be…
I first shared this a couple of years ago to remind you that your experience will be unique to you. What felt right for someone else may not be best for you. Similarly, when I share information,…
3 April 2021
PostSoon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up!
Soon after the birth of your baby your breasts wake up! once the placenta is out, your brain informs your body that a baby has been born and its now time to increase milk supply. For the first few…
10 October 2019
PostJust a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊
Just a reminder - you are in control of what happens to your body 😊 • • • • • • Let's talk choices - informed ones at that. Women are well within their rights to question any plan of care that a…
6 October 2019
Reel0:16cervical dilation and fetal descent during g labour and vaginal birth
Ever wondered what actually happens to your cervix as labour progresses?
14 October 2026
CarouselMy publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something…
My publisher sent me a finished copy of my book and I honestly wish I had something like this when I was pregnant with my first baby 22 years ago! To everyone who has pre-ordered, thank you for…
3 February 2022
Post"I WASN'T ALLOWED"
"I WASN'T ALLOWED" I'm seeing a lot of this lately. Comments on Instagram and discussions with women reflecting on their birth options & experiences. As birth professionals, we must give…
21 February 2021
CarouselThinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula?
Thinking of becoming a childbirth educator or doula? Or perhaps you would like a better chance of successfully gaining a place on a midwifery programme? Come check out my Teach Birth course! …
1 September 2022
PostBirth plans are useless!
Birth plans are useless! I hear them say. 'Them' being some health professionals. The apprehension & negativity is then projected onto those whose births didn't go as they had hoped. Hear me out…
13 May 2021
CarouselMY BIRTH STORY
MY BIRTH STORY. . I have decided to share my story of the birth of my 5th baby. After having a pregnancy that was classified as high risk due to previously having had a c-section and current…
6 May 2020
PostWhen your membranes rupture (waters break) you should pay attention to the colour -…
When your membranes rupture (waters break) you should pay attention to the colour - Remember not everyones water break before or during labour however, some babies are born in the bag! . Amniotic…
5 April 2020
PostMonitoring your baby during labour and birth
Monitoring your baby during labour and birth. The two most commonly used methods of monitoring the wellbeing of an unborn baby during labour are CTG machines (cardiotocograph) or the hand held…
30 October 2019
PostReposting as lots of questions about induction!
Reposting as lots of questions about induction! Did you know that there is more than one way to induce labour in hospital? Induction of labour might be offered if you are a couple of weeks overdue…
6 September 2019