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We recognise that preparing for the birth of your baby takes a lot of thought and planning, especially if this is your first baby. It is also wise to put the same thought into your postnatal recovery, as this is a time you will need to be looking after yourself aswell as your newborn. Our in-house midwives have created a series of 'how to' guides to help you through your pregnancy, birth and new parent journey.
Where do you start when thinking about planning for your birth? There are many choices available to you, but finding out what they are can be difficult. Here are some tips on how to start:-
For more detailed information and advice visit our how to plan my birth page
Preparing your perineum before birth can help stretch the skin and muscle and so reducing the risk of tearing or need for an episiotomy. Here are some tips on perineal massage that will help you get prepared for your baby’s birth:
For more information on why and how to do perineal massage visit our perineal massage page.
Our expert midwives take a look at your Hospital Bag and offer ideas on the essential items to take along, as well as top tips on how to pack them, to help take the stress away from you.
To find out more about packing your hospital bag follow this link
Download our Hospital Bag Checklist so you don’t forget anything at the last minute
Our hospital bag page has videos and blogs to help you decide on the essentials you will need.
Recovery after childbirth is a priority during the postnatal period. The better you feel, both physically and emotionally, the easier the transition into family life will be, and the quicker you will regain your strength. So, never forget to make sure you are looking after yourself the best that you can.
Planning 30 minutes a day just for you will help:
Download our new mum checklist for tips and advice to help support your recovery.
Visit our birth recovery page for information, and as mental health is just as important we have partnered with Pandas Foundation – find out more here
It is good to be prepared with useful tools and information that can help you to overcome possible challenges in the early days of breastfeeding.
For more hints and tips from our midwives visit our breastfeeding page