Home birth - how safe is it really?

October 01, 2021

Do you feel anxious at the thought of giving birth at home? Or do you think 'That sounds great...but I don't know how safe I'd feel...' 

We only started giving birth in hospitals in the last century. Prior to that everybody gave birth at home. So let's look at what the evidence says about the safety of home birth!

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'But how will I know when to push?'

September 24, 2021

The next time you’re sat on the loo doing a poo, I want you to imagine there’s someone in the room with you. And they’re telling you when to push that poo out. And how long to push for. Sounds ridiculous doesn’t it.

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5 ways to reduce your risk of tearing

September 16, 2021

Is tearing during birth one of your biggest fears?

For so many people, tearing in birth is a real worry. But guess what - there's so much that you can do to reduce your risk of tearing! Here are 5 tips to get you started...

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What do you need to know about gas & air?

August 15, 2021

Entenox (or gas & air) is a really popular form of pain relief. What do you need to know about it when considering your options for pain relief in labour?

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