Bits and Boobs

Most people may not have given much thought to how they will give birth to their placenta during pregnancy, as the focus is on the birth of their baby. It is good to have an idea of what to expect and to know which choices are available.

A doula is a person you employ to support you during pregnancy, childbirth or the postnatal period 

Parents have often heard of babies having a tongue-tie and may worry that this is something which might affect their baby at birth or in later life. Up to 10% of babies can have some type of tongue-tie and this blog will help you understand more about what it is and whether you need further help and support.  

An ultrasound scans (USS) uses high frequency sound waves to produce images of your baby during pregnancy. 

Your pelvic floor is the collection of muscles & and tissue which go from your tail bone at the back to your pubic bone at the front of your body.

Bleeding in pregnancy can have a variety of causes. Find out the reasons why it could occur and when you should seek help.

Find out more about what thrush is, why it occurs is pregnancy, how to prevent it and how to treat it.

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is the development of diabetes in pregnancy, characterised by high blood glucose (sugar) levels during your pregnancy. GDM occurs during pregnancy when the hormone insulin is not being produced in the right amounts to match your body’s needs.

A Birth Centre in the UK is a unit that is separate from Delivery Suite or Labour Ward and Midwifery-Led to promote an active, normal labour and birth.

You are on the home straight as you approach the end of the third trimester of your pregnancy and your baby will be in your arms very soon. It’s time to put the finishing touches to your plans for birth and the arrival of your newborn baby.

Many people feel squeamish when placentas are discussed, but they are truly amazing as your body has grown an entirely new organ to sustain your baby.