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20 ArticlesGeneral Anaesthetic for a Caesarean Section
Most women can have a C-section with a spinal anaesthetic, which involves an injection in the back to numb the lower body while they remain awake. However, there are situations where you need to be put to sleep during the procedure in which case a general anaesthetic may be necessary.
Nappy Changing Bags
When choosing the best baby changing bag for your needs, it is helpful to think about your daily routine—whether you’ll be out for long periods or prefer something compact. Finding a bag that balances these features will make your outings with baby a lot easier!
Changes to your body during pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of wonderment, new life, excitement, and more bodily changes than you can shake a stick at. Some of these changes are well documented, but others may be annoying, or even alarming. We have pulled together some changes you are likely to experience during your pregnancy.
What's in a name? The midwives guide to choosing forever names
What is in a name? Our top tips for navigating the world of choosing forever names for your little humans
Caesarean Section – Why you may have one
There are several reasons why you may be offered or recommended a C-section, and that includes your own wish to have one.
First Time Mum Checklist: Things To Do, Things To Plan
Take care of yourself as much as you take care of your baby. You can't our from an empty cup.
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Warm perineal compress in labour - protecting your perineum
Using a warm compress on your perineum during the birth of your baby can help to reduce tearing.
Breastmilk fears: Do I have low milk supply and what can I do about it?
Most of the signs which people think are caused by low milk supply are normal baby behaviours. Learn more about these & what you can do.
How to Treat Tongue Ties In Babies
Knowing what feeding techniques and positions to try can prove crucial in helping babies with tongue-ties or other feeding problems.
New Babies and New Dads
There are so many ways to joyfully bond with your newborn baby, creating unbreakable connections that will last a lifetime, find out more from our midwives
Introducing our Midwives
We started at a kitchen table, not in a boardroom—because this brand was born out of real midwifery experience. My Expert Midwife was founded by a practicing NHS midwife who saw first-hand what mums were missing. Today, our team includes REAL, registered NHS midwives who help shape everything we do—from the products we make to the advice we share. Because when we say expert, we mean it.