3 important times to take vitamin D supplements
Sunshine is our best source of vitamin D, but we often don't get enough due to lifestyles that keep more and more of us inside. If you are pregnant, this can lead to problems for you and the baby - but also beyond pregnancy if healthy levels aren't maintained. Whilst β¦
How to: write a birth plan
Your birth plan communicates your preferences for labour, birth and the immediate postnatal period, to the midwives and doctors who may look after you.
It is important to remember that a birth plan is a flexible document. It is a list of preferences, which your midwife will work with you to β¦
Packing your birth bag
Regardless of whether you have chosen to give birth at home, in a birth centre or hospital you should still have a birth bag packed and ready. It just means you've got everything organised in one place. Reducing the likelihood of a last minute dash around the house trying to β¦
The important role of your birth partner
The birth partner plays a really important role during labour. They are a one-stop shop of support, entertainment and advocacy for the pregnant woman, and evidence shows that women who have a companion during labour are happier with their birth experience.
Whilst it is now routine for the baby's father to β¦
