Throughout human history, throughout the world, the majority of babies have been born at home. In the last few decades however, in many countries, hospital birth has been promoted as being “best”. So is hospital birth best? This is a question I discuss frequently in the UK, and it has been an increasing concern for me in Malawi. Since 2012…
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.…