In the UK, most people access pregnancy, birth and postnatal care through the NHS. However, an increasing number of people are now choosing to look outside the NHS and to employ someone directly. Once you start exploring options it can get very confusing. What exactly are midwives, doulas and birthkeepers? In this blog post I aim to explain a little…
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…
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.
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.…