by Linda Lilwall | Jun 23, 2022 | Labour and Birth
An Independent midwife’s guide to the realities of the third trimester induction epidemic and how to avoid induction where possible. The sad reality right now is that conventional obstetric practices are not always based on the best available scientific evidence,...
by Louise Sims | Dec 1, 2021 | Positive Birth Story
This birth story from Susan shows how with the right support and guidance, she avoided the NHS’s generalised prescription of induction to older mums. Susan reached out for guidance and booked a sweep, and ended with a fabulous natural birth to her son Not...
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 | 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 Linda Lilwall | Apr 26, 2020 | Positive Birth Story
This positive birth story is so like many we hear of. Where a “big baby” leads to a recommendation of induction. Chloe shares how even though her labour and birth didn’t go according to her original plan, she used her hypnobirthing toolkit to remain...
