As a midwife, I am asked all the time for advice on how to get labour started naturally. Unfortunately, there isn't really anything that can get labour started on it's own; your baby will come when …
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Having lots of babies!
Last month, Sue and Noel Radford (from Channel 4's 21 Kids and Counting) announced their pregnancy with baby no. 22! The Radford's are now Britain's largest family. Their gender reveal on social media …
Nausea and Vomiting In Pregnancy
Nausea and vomiting are common symptoms in early pregnancy. They can be the first symptoms a woman experiences and are sometimes an indication that she may be pregnant. They are often mild and most …
Pelvic Floor Exercises
This blog is written by Grace Lillywhite from Your Pilates and discusses pelvic floor exercises. Your Pilates is a St Albans based company who offers exciting and innovative pregnancy …
Travel Tips in Pregnancy
Travel Tips in Pregnancy At last, summer is here! This is the time of year that people travel abroad for their well-earned holidays, although we are having some amazing weather here at the moment! …
Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy
Deirdre Swede is a registered Nutritional Therapist. Deirdre Swede Nutrition was founded to provide a focus on female hormonal health. Her mission is to help women live healthy, balanced lives, …
When to Call Your Midwife
When to Call Your Midwife This is part of a series of blogs looking at what to expect throughout your pregnancy. The previous blog was about what happens at each antenatal appointment. This blog is …
Antenatal appointments
What happens at each antenatal appointment? This is part of a series of blogs looking at what to expect throughout your pregnancy. The previous blog was on the schedule of antenatal care. …
Schedule of Antenatal Care
Schedule of Antenatal Care This blog discusses the schedule of antenatal care. It is part of a series of blogs looking your pregnancy and antenatal care. The last blog was on screening tests …
Why Your Baby Will Never Sleep Through the Night
Kate Cohen is a Certified Children’s Sleep Consultant and a member of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants. She works with families around Hertfordshire and beyond to advise and help …
Screening tests in Pregnancy
Screening tests in pregnancy This blog is about screening tests in pregnancy. It is part of a series of blogs regarding your pregnancy and antenatal care. The first blog was about what to do …
Baby Steps Back into Exercise
This is my first guest blog and it comes from Bump2Baby Fitness on exercise after having a baby. Beginning in 2013, Bump2Baby Fitness has grown from strength to strength instructing thousands of …
