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Why you need to LEARN to relax and how to start

Why you need to LEARN to relax and how to start

I use the phrase “learn to relax” often, and when most people hear it for the first time it usually sounds strange, but we really do need to learn how to relax. Think about your day yesterday, did you take time out to relax? Is it something you prioritise?...
Cameron’s Birth

Cameron’s Birth

Today I have a lovely birth story to share with you, sometimes our local midwife unit has to close due to staffing etc., but as this mum experienced you can still create the same atmosphere in the labour ward, especially with such lovely supportive midwives. ...
Florence’s Birth

Florence’s Birth

After giving birth to my first daughter by induction, which ended in a cloudy memory of stirrups, episiotomy and pain (which continued after birth and through a traumatic breastfeeding journey) I was determined to have a far more positive and, more importantly,...
Elodie’s Birth

Elodie’s Birth

I’d like to share my positive birth story, it’s been nearly a month now and I’m still in shock at how lovely and perfect it was. Sorry it’s a bit long! With my first daughter I had to be induced due to ICP (cholestasis) at 38 weeks. I had...
An Aberdeen Midwife Unit Birth

An Aberdeen Midwife Unit Birth

Right, as my baby has now been in the outside world as long as he was inside me I think it’s finally time I posted my birth story! At a 39 week scan I was told the baby was big, already estimated to be over 8lb and packed off up to see a consultant. Fortunately...