A Free Guide To Birth Trauma
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A Free Guide To Birth Trauma

Birth trauma is when you were, or perceived that you or your baby were at threat of death or injury. Birth events are not the only indicator of trauma: It can be diagnosed by how a woman feels after the birth and her perceived experience of the events.

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How To Have a Positive Caesarean Birth With Hypnobirthing

How To Have a Positive Caesarean Birth With Hypnobirthing

Birthing your baby by planned caesarean and want a positive birth experience that feels empowering? Here are some suggestions for how to prepare for your c-section, a sample birth plan, and some tips on how to aid your recovery after a caesarean.

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Induction of Labour, Guide and How to Have a Positive Experience
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Induction of Labour, Guide and How to Have a Positive Experience

How do you know if induction of labour (IOL) is right for you and your baby? In this research-backed guide NHS Midwives Nissa Moger and Jo Peñaranda discuss why you might be offered an IOL, the pros and cons, ways to bring on labour without induction, and 10 ways you can have a positive experience if you decide to opt for IOL.

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Hospital Birth Bag Checklist
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Hospital Birth Bag Checklist

Unmissable advice from NHS Midwife Nissa Moger for what to include on your hospital birth bag packing list - for you, your baby and your birthing partner. Download and print the list for your own use. Includes recommended essential oils to help labour and birth.

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A Free Guide to Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum

A Free Guide to Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Becoming a mother is one of the most significant transitions in a woman’s life. Not only is there the physical growth and birth of the baby, but there is a parallel emotional journey towards motherhood.

The way a woman experiences her pregnancy is individual to her. We all come to pregnancy with our own important personal histories. You may have been through many cycles of fertility treatment; you may not want children; you may have conceived in a blended cultural family; you may have experienced a previous pregnancy loss; you may have conceived straight away and are ecstatic……

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A Free Guide to Having a Doula

A Free Guide to Having a Doula

To doula or not to doula…that is the question!

Ever heard of a doula? Wondered what one is, what they do and how they can help? Is it all witchcraft and incense? Hopefully, I can dispel a few myths here!

What is a doula?
A doula supports women and those that birth through pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period. How do we do that…. well, to start with we are non-judgemental and incredibly open in our approach. We appreciate that everyone makes decisions that are right for them…..

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A Free Guide to Postnatal Healing

A Free Guide to Postnatal Healing

When Nissa asked me to write an article about postnatal healing, I jumped at the chance. It’s a subject I am truly passionate about and this stems from the knowledge that huge changes can be brought about physically, emotionally and spiritually by focusing on postnatal healing. This is something that I see happen on a daily basis in my clinic.

In this short article, I will introduce some key areas to think about:

Physical healing:

Rest - This is the essential first step for physical healing. It’s very easy to underestimate the need to rest and nourish yourself. But I have seen enough women who have suffered from a vaginal prolapse a few weeks after delivery to know this has got to be a priority….

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A Free Guide to Breastfeeding, the Early Days

A Free Guide to Breastfeeding, the Early Days

Being informed supports you to confidently make decisions and choices. So just like you have with pregnancy and birth finding out as much as you can about breastfeeding before your baby arrives will give you confidence and get you off to a great start.

Breastfeeding may be natural but that doesn’t mean that it is easy……

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