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...
Anaemia in pregnancy is a common occurrence and can often be the cause of extreme tiredness at around 28 weeks. The reason it is so common, is that during pregnancy your body increases it's blood volume by up to 30 to 50% to provide adequate nourishment to your...
It might feel like you have little control over things at the moment. You may be feeling anxious and vulnerable. You might be uncertain of your options for your upcoming birth. It is totally understandable, after all it's not every day you give birth during a...
