Hyperemesis Gravidarum, the severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, affects about 0.3%-3.6% of pregnant women and is characterised by dehydration, electrolyte imbalance and more than 5% prepregnancy weight loss. Many women and birthing people find the seriousness of this condition is still not being paid enough attention and are often not being given …
Cathy had a 34-hour birth at home and shares with us which tools she used to make her feel as relaxed as possible. Where & how was your baby born? Was it as you expected and did you have any support / tools? My daughter was born at home in our living room (home birth) …
‘We do not birth in a vacuum’ Part 2 – The systems and structure of Western birthing culture Societal norms together with the structures and systems we’ve created for birth make up our ‘birthing culture’. This culture forms the backdrop for our births. Whether consciously or unconsciously and whether they are welcomed or unwelcome we …
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‘We do not birth in a vacuum’ Part 1 – Western birth in the 21st Century Humans have walked the earth for around 200,000 years. Our success as a species is living proof that human birth is overwhelmingly successful. It is also one of the very few things which unites all humans. We are all …
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For most people, the past year has been a year we would probably like to forget due to the pandemic. Living life but not as we know it, and for those who have been pregnant, who are pregnant and those who have had a baby, it has been a traumatic experience, due to not having …
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Where & how was your baby born? Was it as you expected and did you have any support / tools? My beautiful strong boy was born at East Surrey Hospital, by elective c-section. I did a hypnobirthing day with my husband, with Sakina, and it was completely in sync with empowering me to make my …
All births are transitions. Transitions from pregnancy to parenthood. Regardless of how you birth, each birthing person can benefit from feeling centred, connected and relaxed. For some people an elective caesarean birth may not be a preferred choice and this can contribute to feelings of anxiety and concern. For others, birthing abdominally is very much …
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Your Relationship and having children. We chat to Michaela Thomas, Clinical Psychologist, couples therapist and founder of The Thomas Connection about the psychological realities of being a parent and a partner. ‘Consider how your mind, heart and soul change in parenthood. Having a baby will literally change your brain’ Let’s start by looking …
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Choices, voices and BAME birthing during COVID 19 with Mars Lord (Abuela Doulas) ‘Every birthing person deserves respect, grace and dignity – demand this from your caregivers.’ Mars Lord We’re excited to have had the opportunity to speak to the wonderful Mars Lord. She spoke to us about our choices and voices during COVID …
‘It’s not always an easy journey but there is something quite astonishing in the reserves that we can find in times of great challenge and great joy’ It was amazing to speak to Dr Emma Svanberg aka Mumologist on Instagram Live recently. We talked anxiety, emotions and different responses we may be experiencing, through …
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