by Louise Sims | Oct 29, 2021 | Positive Birth Story
A story that made my heart sing. When Prab faced the “default” route of induction offered by her care providers, she asked for the evidence to support their option, and stayed strong. Thanks to that she went on to have the natural birth she desired in a...
by Louise Sims | Feb 9, 2021 | Pregnancy
In recent years there has been a trend towards expressing colostrum from your breasts from around 37 weeks of pregnancy. It can also be referred to as ‘colostrum harvesting’ and is actively advocated by some NHS Trusts. What is Colostrum? Colostrum is the first stage...
by Louise Sims | Jan 29, 2021 | Positive Birth Story
This story shows how with a personalised level of care Emilie altered the journey of her labour and birth. Emilie chose a private stretch and sweep to try and avoid an induction. Through this act and subsequent advice Emilie found the power to pursue alternative...
by Louise Sims | Jul 1, 2020 | Positive Birth Story
This positive birth story is one where the events could have lead to anything but a positive story. However thanks to Emma’s preparation through Hypnobirthing and preparing her Birth Preferences, she welcomed her beautiful baby and now shares her positive...
by Louise Sims | May 17, 2020 | Labour and Birth
What is Group B Strep? Group B Streptococcus (GBS or Group B Strep) is a common bacterium found in the vagina and bowel of about 2 in 10 women in the UK. This is described as being a Group B Strep carrier (or as being ‘colonised’ with GBS). Being a carrier is not...
