Early Arrivals
Parents usually have nine months to prepare for the birth of their new baby. however, a growing number of babies are being born much earlier than expected. Helen Holmes looks at the effect on the...
View ArticleThe Best Laid Plans
The Best Laid Plans… Joanne Robinson’s visions of a natural labour never quite went to plan… I found it whilst sorting through old baby equipment. Innocently resting in a transparent holder; two...
View ArticleThe Modern Midwife
We all know that in the modern era of equality we live in when choosing a job it shouldn’t matter what sex you are. However, despite this you wouldn’t be blamed for being a bit surprised at the idea of...
View ArticleThe reason for London’s high Caesarean rates
London’s high Caesarean rates can no longer be blamed on the saying some women are “too posh to push”. New research has exploded the myth finding hospital methods at the heart of the matter rather than...
View ArticleNew Pregnancy Pet-Sitters Service
As you prepare for the birth of your new arrival there is so much to think about. Decorating the nursery, packing your overnight bag for hospital, not to mention how you are actually going to look...
View ArticleTaking the Birthing World by Calm…
A growing number of couples are discovering the wonders of HypnoBirthing®, a complete birth education programme which teaches them how to achieve easy, comfortable and natural childbirth, with many...
View ArticleEditor’s Diary: Preparing To Give Birth
This month I’m mainly focused on getting ready to give birth! After a very medical birth first time round I’ve been researching hypnobirthing in an attempt to have a different experience for number...
View ArticleLabour: The Reality of a Home Birth
As The National Institute for Clinical Excellence promotes home births, Vanessa Christie shares her experience In December 2014, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) published new...
View ArticleHealth: Let’s Talk About Sex
Louisa van den Bergh of Lulubaby, talks about how and when to get back in the bedroom Sex, hmm. Not the easiest topic to tackle, but one that is relevant and frequently comes up during our antenatal...
View ArticleTime to talk: Caesareans (part one)
Baby London columnists, and founders of The Bump Class, Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt discuss delivering a baby by c-section Why might you need a caesarean section? All professionals agree that, for...
View ArticleTime to talk: Caesareans (part two)
It’s the second part of our c-section special, in which sisters and The Bump Class founders Marina Fogle and Dr Chiara Hunt discuss in detail what to expect during the procedure Having a caesarean is...
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