Elective c section is the term used for a c section which is planned in advance of labour, rather than being advised as a medical necessity as a result of concerns during labour. Elective c section is often recorded in medical notes as ELCS. It is also referred to as maternal request c section, but I prefer to use non-…
Induction of labour is one of those things you start to hear a lot about when you are pregnant. The issues around it are complex and unfortunately the detail and nuances often get lost. As with most things in pregnancy and birth there are no simple answers. So how do you know? Is induction right for you? TRIGGER WARNING: stillbirth…
Most people know basically what a midwife, is but you may wonder how do you get a midwife? In this blog I will set out your options and give you some things to consider. In the UK, registered midwives are the professional experts in supporting pregnancy, birth and the early days with your baby – when things are progressing normally.…
Congratulations! Finding out that you are pregnant is life changing. However, many people immediately start to worry. How do you know what to do when you get a positive pregnancy test? How do you know what checks and tests you need? Who can you ask? You do not need to see your GP. You do not need them to “confirm”…
For most people, having scans in pregnancy is just a routine and often exciting part of the process. For some however, a scan or other test will take you to a place you had never even considered. A baby with serious health concerns in pregnancy is a situation that most people have no reason to expect or anticipate. Such news…