Sleep and Settling Consultations: the low down!!!
On arrival to my first home visit today the mum was a little apprehensive. Why? She was told that I would make her baby cry for hours. So I wanted…
On arrival to my first home visit today the mum was a little apprehensive. Why? She was told that I would make her baby cry for hours. So I wanted…
I am sure all parents out there would agree with me about the large amount of differing and often confusing opinions, techniques and ideas when it comes to ‘advice’ on…
Natural Induction of labour …………………. If you are reading this blog I can only assume 1 of 3 things; 1) you are over being pregnant, 2) you have gone over…
Being Dad: For 40 weeks mum has the opportunity to gradually bond with their baby as the baby grows and kicks (unfortunately usually in the early hours of the night)….
Postnatal Depression; one of the most difficult parts? …. Asking for help. For the majority of women, childbirth is the most physical & emotional experience! Parents have mix emotions on…
Earlier this year, the protocol around managing breast inflammation and mastitis had a significant update. https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/bfm.2022.29207.kbm As the revised advice filters through, there is lots of outdated information out there….
Before I fell pregnant (and yes I was a midwife) I used to think that morning sickness was all in the mind – psychological so to speak. Women would be…
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – newborns present plenty of challenges. Don’t get me wrong …. You will love your baby more than life itself…
I am a little nervous to post this blog (a suggestion from one of my mum’s) as every baby is different and all families are different. So this is my…
It can not be stressed enough that the 1st hour of your baby’s life is so important. Please don’t spend it texting and phoning everyone informing them of his or…