Your 12 week scan: Everything you need to know
What can you expect from your 12 week scan? Here we delve into every aspect of the dating scan, from its purpose and process to what to expect during the appointment and beyond.
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6 Tips for Birth Planning if you have Gestational Diabetes
Six Tips for Birth Planning if you have Gestational Diabetes Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes can throw a spanner in the works of anypregnancy. By Fiona Deans of Fiona Deans Hypnobirthing All of a sudden, you need to swap out the chocolate for other low-sugar snacksand you’re being sent for more scans and appointments than…
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How to maximise your chance of breastfeeding success
how to maximise your chances of breastfeeding success by Steph Pope from Nurtured by You During pregnancy, most women are fully focused on the birth of their baby. How to care for them after their arrival into the world is often the last thing we consider until we realise that we are now required to…
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Induced vs Spontaneous labour – what are some of the key physiological differences?
Induced vs spontaneous labour – what are some of the key physiological differences? Why do I need to think about induction? by Lisa Harris from Doula For You The word induction often can start being swirled around quite early on in pregnancy, and you will almost definitely have friends or family members who have been…
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Beautiful Starts founder Victoria Kerslake: Changing lives one birth at a time.
Beautiful Starts founder Victoria Kerslake: Changing lives one birth at a time. Victoria Kerslake’s CV is varied: From working in the corporate world to training as a teacher, working for charities and volunteering. “I’ve gone from climbing the corporate ladder, to giving back as a teacher, to now a Hypnobirthing instructor,” Victoria reflects. “All in my…
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How long should you wait before announcing you are pregnant?
How long should you wait before announcing you are pregnant? by Michelle Pankhurst from Antenatal & Hypnobirthing Teacher Announcing when you are pregnant is such a personal decision, and there’s no right or wrong time to do it, although society may not always make it feel that way… what is right for you could be different to…
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What to really pack in your hospital birth bag
What to really pack in your hospital birth bag By Emma Thompson of Blooming Births Hypnobirthing A well packed and organised hospital bag is an absolute essential for your baby’s birth. Knowing that you have everything packed ahead of time means you (and your birthing partner), can fully relax. There’ll be no last-minute panic about whether you’ve got…
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Can I really use hypnobirthing for a caesarean birth?
Breathing techniques and positive birth affirmations… hypnobirthing is a wonderful world of calming strategies to get you through labour. But when the bright lights of the operating theatre come calling, can hypnobirthing still be useful? Laura Thompson delves into this hotly debated topic!
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Worried about tearing during childbirth? Read this!
Worried about tearing during childbirth? Read this! By Julia Kitching of Baba Doula Services & Hypnobirthing Many of my clients often say to me that they are worried about tearing during labour and birth. They ask ‘What can I do to reduce tearing, when giving birth?’. During a vaginal birth, when the baby’s head is…
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The Surprising Science Behind Your Pregnancy Cravings
The Surprising Science Behind Your Pregnancy Cravings by Holly Johnson-Ferrand from The Rebel Birth Club Pregnancy is a magical journey, and part of the fun is the mystery of pregnancy cravings. Ever found yourself yearning for a weird food combo and all those midnight snacks? Don’t worry; you’re not alone! But what’s the deal with these food…
