WITH GROUP B STREP I woke up at 8 am on the 15th of January. I knew something was happening as the type of feeling I was having I had not felt before with the Braxton Hicks. My husband and I cuddled in bed for a few hours, then got up and made breakfast. By 11 am,...
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Celebrating New Years Day!
Just wanted to drop you an email to let you know our beautiful boy arrived with us at 10:53 pm 10 days early on New Years Day weighing an impressive 9.5lbs. Thanks to the classes with Erika Townend Birth and my amazing midwife J, I was able to have a water birth in...
An earlier than expected arrival
A Hypnobirthing in Berkshire and Surrey storyI thought I would just let you know that our little boy arrived on Sunday night, 9 days early, weighing 7lb 13oz! Things started off at about 5 am on Sunday morning, as I had a bloody show which had quite a lot of fresh...
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The Essence of Antenatal Education:
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A place of In-between – Zwischen
The last days of pregnancy are a distinct time of in-between. It's a tricky time for mothers, as these last few days are biological and psychological events. She's curled up on the couch, waiting, a ball of baby and emotions. A scrambled pile of books on pregnancy,...
Navigating Birth Trauma: Your Ally Post-Report
https://www.theo-clarke.org.uk/birth-trauma 1. Understanding The Recent Birth Trauma Report May 13, 2024, marked a milestone in the journey toward improving maternal care by releasing a comprehensive Birth Trauma report in the UK. This extensive document sheds light...
The Last Days of Pregnancy: A Place of In-Between
I can't tell you how much this article and its words mean to me. Perhaps it is the Germanic in me! Please enjoy reading, hopefully with your favourite drink and in your favourite space. Spare a little time to connect with yourself.The last days of pregnancy are a...