Although we are all trying our best to stay home and self isolate and avoid COVID19 there are some of you who are key workers or needing to leave your house for daily tasks and you may find yourself positive for COVID 19....
Usually one of the first things people ask once you’ve had your baby is “how much do they weigh?!”...
Every woman and her pregnancy varies greatly. What you may experience can vary widely from what your friend, sister or mother may have experienced....
Did you know as well as growing a baby whilst pregnant your body is growing a whole extra temporary organ?...
1 in 4 women experiences some form of domestic abuse in their lifetime and often domestic abuse can begin or escalate during pregnancy....
Your baby's heartbeat will be monitored by your midwife whilst you are in labour, this is to ensure that your baby is coping well. ...
One of the milestones that are on every parent's mind is when to start weaning their baby onto solid foods; what to do, what to buy and what to expect....
Did you know that 385,000 babies are born each Christmas day!!...
My due date was the 16th of August, and in the early hours of the 12th of August, I began to have pains that I realised were contractions....
You may notice a slight yellow discolouration of your baby’s skin and the whites of their eyes a few days after they are born. This is called jaundice....
So… you’ve managed to express some amazing breastmilk for your baby! Breastmilk is incredible and has anti-infective properties within it to help stop the growth of bacteria. ...
Most foods are safe to enjoy during pregnancy, however certain foods carry risks to your or your baby's health....
SIDS or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (previously known as Cot Death) is a sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of a baby who was otherwise healthy....
You may have heard your Midwife or your doctor talking about a membrane sweep? You may be offered one if you go past your due date. So what is it?...
You may have heard your Midwife or your doctor talking about a membrane sweep? You may be offered one if you go past your due date. So what is it?...
If you’ve attended our full-day antenatal class, you’ll be familiar with the acronym BRAIN. The information you gather from your friends, family and healthcare provider may be overwhelming and confusing....
Group B Strep (GBS) is a type of bacteria that can live in our bodies, often found in the vagina. It is a common bacteria, around 1 in 10 people will have it and it is usually harmless....
The majority of babies will cope with labour very well as this is what they are designed for!...
When your waters break it is always a scary and exciting time as it can mean you are about to meet your baby soon!...
Miscarriage is not just about the physical facts it can be a very distressing and emotionally challenging time to lose a pregnancy and there is no right or wrong way to feel. Some people may feel why me? Some may feel relieved if the pregnancy...
Fetal movements are a good indicator that your baby is well. You should start to feel your baby moving any time from around 18-24 weeks...
Today we are exploring how we can be more sustainable and make less of an impact on our environment....
Miscarriage is very common and thought to affect around 1 in 4 pregnancies. A miscarriage occurs up to 23+6 weeks gestation...
Braxton Hicks is normal throughout your pregnancy as long as it’s painless and irregular....
Aniball and EPI-NO are devices used during your pregnancy to help your perineum to ‘practice’ stretching before the actual event....
We wouldn’t recommend anything additional inside the cot. Babes love to snuggle and will instinctively move towards soft or fluffy bumpers which increases the risk of suffocation....
Stress and anxiety is not good for the body so it can indeed affect your pregnancy....
Flat head pillows are not currently advised due to risk of overheating and suffocation. ...
You can attend our antenatal class any time during your second or third trimester, 30-34 weeks is ideal....
I would recommend cleaning your room with very basic cleaning methods; vacuuming to remove dust and washing all bed linen in non-biological washing liquids....
