What to Expect from Your LMC: Your Guide to Support During Pregnancy and Birth
Your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) is your primary support throughout pregnancy, birth, and the first six weeks postpartum. From your first pregnancy assessment to postnatal visits, your LMC provides personalized care, including regular check-ups, guidance on childbirth preparation, and newborn care. Learn what to expect from your LMC, from initial assessments and ongoing health monitoring to labour support and postnatal care, ensuring a smooth journey for both you and your baby.
Everything You Need to Know About Epidurals: Benefits, Procedure, and Considerations
Discover everything you need to know about epidurals during labour, including their benefits, the procedure, and what to expect. Learn how epidurals can provide effective pain relief and support your birthing experience.
Creating a Safe Birth Space: Tips for a Comfortable Birth Experience
Creating a safe birth space is essential for a positive and empowering birth experience. By carefully considering your environment, support team, and personal preferences, you can foster a space that promotes comfort, relaxation, and confidence. In this blog, we'll explore practical tips for setting up a safe birth space, from lighting and music to emotional support and communication, ensuring you feel in control and supported throughout your labour.
Baby Showers: Celebrating New Beginnings and Building Connections
Baby showers are more than just a celebration of a new arrival – they’re a chance to bring family and friends together, creating lasting memories and strengthening bonds. Whether it's the joy of gift-giving, the excitement of sharing advice, or the fun of games, baby showers offer a unique way to unite loved ones in support of the expecting parents. Learn how this beautiful tradition can deepen connections and build a strong support network for the journey ahead.
Do You Really Need a Birth Plan? Here's What You Should Know
Wondering if you need a birth plan for your upcoming labour and delivery? Discover the benefits of having a birth plan, how it can help you communicate your preferences with your care team, and how to create one that works for you. Whether you're planning a natural birth or have specific preferences for medical interventions, a birth plan can offer clarity and support during your pregnancy journey.
The Beautiful Journey: Embracing the Physical Transformations of Pregnancy
Discover the incredible transformations your body undergo during pregnancy. From physical changes like a growing belly as you prepare for parenthood, explore how this journey shapes and empowers you every step of the way.
Overdue? Offering ideas & Debunking suggestions
If your due date has come and gone, chances are you’re pretty eager to meet your baby. If you take a quick look online you will find a range of suggestions that are rumoured to induce labour! Keep in mind that these methods haven’t been medically proven (although there are several studies) and most of the popular legends are more myth than fact (sorry!).
Understanding Screening Tests During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
Pregnancy comes with a lot of excitement, but also many questions—especially when it comes to screening tests. These tests help ensure both you and your baby are healthy and developing well. From blood tests to ultrasounds, each screening provides important information about your pregnancy. In this article, we'll break down the most common screening tests, what they check for, and how they can help guide your pregnancy care.
Keeping healthy - for you and your baby
Pregnancy is a journey filled with excitement, challenges, and plenty of changes—but staying healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. From nourishing your body with the right foods to embracing gentle exercise and prioritizing rest, there are simple steps you can take to support your well-being and your baby’s development. Let’s explore practical tips to keep you feeling strong, energized, and ready for the adventure ahead!
Your baby's movements while in utero.
It's reassuring for every pregnant person to feel their baby move, and any perceived lack of movement can leave you fearing the worst. Baby movements in your uterus, also known as fetal movements or ‘kicks’, can feel like anything from a flutter, kick, swish or roll. The type of movement may change as your pregnancy progresses. Read more….
Support Persons Role - it’s important.
Supporting your partner through pregnancy is a very important job. Pregnancy and childbirth can be exhausting both physically and emotionally, so helping her in any way you can will benefit her, your relationship and ultimately your baby. Going to check-ups and antenatal classes are an important part in supporting your partner during pregnancy. Learn more….
