Four benefits of an active birth
As midwives, we're always encouraging women to have an active birth, as it has loads of benefits for both mum and baby. In this blog we explore some of the benefits we think you'll find most useful!
1. Gravity is your friend in active birth
Gravity helps your baby descend the birth canal …
3 reasons you need iron in pregnancy
You need iron in pregnancy because it's needed to make haemoglobin – the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body, and to your baby.
1.Your blood volume increases by almost 50% in pregnancy
As your blood volume increases, so does the need for extra iron. The best way …
Managing gestational diabetes with a healthy diet
Gestational diabetes is caused by high blood sugar developing during pregnancy, which your insulin levels cannot control. It currently effects as many as 18 in 100 women in England and Wales, and puts you at higher risk of type 2 diabetes in later life.
If you develop gestational diabetes your baby …
Managing Oedema, fluid retention, in pregnancy with a healthy diet
Oedema is retained fluid that causes swelling, particularly in your hands and ankles, during pregnancy. There are a number of things which contribute to this, including mineral deficiencies, too much sugar and salt in your diet and by your hormone levels changing. Luckily, there are lots of things you can …
Breast changes during and after pregnancy
It is really important to be breast aware during pregnancy, if you choose to breastfeed and after having a baby as your breasts undergo a lot of change. Written by Breast Cancer Care, this booklet gives you valuable information about:
What happens to your breasts during pregnancy
Bras, finding the right size
Breast …
