by Jade | Apr 5, 2017 | Breastfeeding, Local Info
Breastfeeding support is vital, especially in the early weeks. Below you’ll find a list of lovely breastfeeding support groups in the area. Most of this information comes from the local Breastfeeding Support Group on Facebook – I strongly recommend you...
by Jade | Mar 6, 2017 | Birth Story
I had birthed my first daughter the previous year at Montrose Maternity Unit and thanks to some self taught hypnobirthing and a bit of luck she arrived in the birthing pool two hours after my contractions started. I was shocked by the speed and relative ease of my...
by Jade | Feb 28, 2017 | Local Info, Midwives, Scans
We have some wonderful NHS services in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and some very dedicated midwives. Sometimes ladies want to use additional services though such as gender scans or private midwives for continuity of care. Scanning Services Baby Bond in Aberdeen...
by Jade | Dec 15, 2016 | Doulas, Jade, Local Info
Doulas are trained to support you during pregnancy, birth and some work post-natally too. A birth doula will meet with you before birth to get to know you and discuss your birth preferences with you. They then support you during your labour, providing that important...
by Jade | Nov 28, 2016 | Birth Story
Roberto and I are incredibly happy to welcome Islay Sofia (8lb 7ounces, 50.6cm) into our world, born naturally at home in the early hours of Monday morning, 14th November. A brief recall of my experience: I started to feel period like pangs throughout the Sunday. My...
