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Maternal Mental HealthBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Hypnobirthing self hypnosis guided meditation for breathing during labour

Hypnobirthing self hypnosis guided meditation for breathing during labour.

25 February 2024

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Postnatal RecoveryBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Have you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum?

Have you ever used complementary therapies during pregnancy, birth or postpartum? Pregnancy is a time when you get a heap of symptoms and ailments but are limited with how to remedy them as a lot…

17 June 2019

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Partners & FamilyMaternal Mental Health

How do I push my baby out?

Reposting one of my favourites! . How do I push out a baby?! I get asked this question all the time. For some women their bodies take control and the urge to push is over powering. For others,…

4 March 2020

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Pregnancy

Heartburn or indigestion?

Heartburn or indigestion? It can be a real pain during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Try black pepper essential oil, usually only one drop is needed in 10ml of carrier oil as its…

17 October 2019

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Partners & FamilyMaternal Mental Health

"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked and had in my inbox on a…

"How will I know when to push?" A question I've been asked and had in my inbox on a couple of occasions. When the first stage of labour is coming to an end - the longest part which sees…

29 May 2019

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Partners & FamilyCaesarean Birth

Just for fun 😁 Where do you (or did you) plan to give birth?

Just for fun 😁 Where do you (or did you) plan to give birth? If you have already had a baby (or babies) did you give birth in the place you had intended? . For example If you planned to give…

14 May 2019

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Partners & FamilyBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Tear prevention and cervical preparation for birth

Tear prevention and cervical preparation for birth. . Studies have shown that perineal massage from 34 weeks can reduce the likelihoid of tearing during childbirth. You can massage and stretch the…

20 March 2019

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

I 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

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

My birth isn't your birth

Remember this? But MY birth isn't YOUR birth . I've written a similar post on this topic before but just wanted to remind you that you are unique and your experience will be too. I love hearing…

27 July 2020

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Birthwork & CareersMaternal Mental Health

Pregnancy 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

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Reposting due to popular demand!

Reposting due to popular demand! ...... I have already written a post about babies that are in the OP (occipito posterior) or 'back to back' position, but here is how you can encourage your baby…

3 January 2020

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Partners & FamilyBirthwork & Careers

Lets talk husbands (or partners) and hormones

Lets talk husbands (or partners) and hormones. I get a lot of women tell me that during their pregnancy, they can't bear to be around their husbands. It's not that he's even really done anything…

30 September 2019

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Partners & FamilyBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and…

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that occurs in pregnancy causing high blood pressure and other potential complications as a result. It is caused by the placenta and the only known cure is delivery of…

6 September 2019

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

I've written a similar post on this topic before but just wanted to remind you that…

I've written a similar post on this topic before but just wanted to remind you that you are unique and your experience will be too. I love hearing and sharing womens birth stories as they are all…

25 August 2019

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Partners & FamilyBirthwork & Careers

It takes a team

It takes a team. Sometimes however, all you need is a midwife. Sometimes you may want a midwife and doula. Sometimes you may need a midwife, doula and doctor. . In the UK, midwives facilitate…

17 May 2019

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones

Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones. . Oxytocin: Promotes love, bonding and uterine contractions. Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk…

6 April 2019

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Birthwork & CareersBirth Preparation & Hypnobirthing

Reposting this one again!

Reposting this one again! People will always be more excited to Tell you their negative birth stories. It would be great to see more and more women talking about birth in a positive light as well!…

1 April 2019

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Partners & FamilyBaby Sleep

Co-sleeping..... In the UK this means sharing a bed with your baby. In the US…

Co-sleeping..... In the UK this means sharing a bed with your baby. In the US it means sharing a room . Although the recommendation from government health authorities such as the NHS is to put…

24 March 2019