I am going to Malawi as a volunteer midwife.
I’m going to Malawi!
Homebirth with a private midwife
If you are thinking about where your baby will be born, have you thought about a homebirth with a private midwife? The NHS midwifery teams in Sussex (University Hospitals Sussex, Surrey and Sussex Healthcare, Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells and East Sussex Healthcare all aim to support homebirths, but all are facing significant staffing issues. They will aim to support anyone…
Is induction of labour right for you?
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…
Planning pregnancy
Planning pregnancy makes sense. Give your baby the best start. Make sure that you are well and check if any issues in your personal or family history mean that extra care or tests may be needed.
How do you get a midwife?
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.…