Breastfeeding Masterclass

It’s important to pack a hospital bag even if you are planning to birth at home, so you have everything available should you need to transfer to the hospital for any reason. Read on to see what essential items our midwife recommends.

Preparing for the arrival of your little one can be such an exciting time, but it can be an expensive time too! We’ve created a more realistic guide with some essential items for your newborn that you may not have thought of, but will definitely make your life a whole lot easier.

Katie Mcguinnes explains what a natural birth is, how to achieve it and the risks and benefits of them.

From the gentle touch of skin-to-skin contact to the timing of the umbilical cord clamping, there are several key factors to consider immediately after birth.

As a new parent, ensuring you have everything you need when you’re going out with your baby for the 1st or 100th time makes life so much easier! So here’s our list of must haves for your day to day changing bag.

Delayed cord clamping postpones the clamping & cutting of the umbilical cord, which runs between your baby & the placenta, for at least 3 minutes after birth.

Let’s dive into the essentials that will make your summer pregnancy a breeze! 😎

We asked the experts at Elvie their thoughts on the benefits, things to consider and useful tips to make your breast pumping journey an enjoyable one.

Katie Mcguinnes explains what's happening during each stage of labour, what your body is doing, how to know when it's happening and ways to manage it.

If you’re pregnant and your due date is getting closer, you might be feeling a little anxious about the experience of labour, in particular managing the strength of the pain you might feel. We’ve detailed exactly what your pain relief options are.

Planning for the arrival of your newborn can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience, especially if it's your first baby. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the options and find the best pram for your newborn.

3 in 4 women or birthing people who decide to have a VBAC are successful, so what are the general benefits and risks to be aware of?

You’re pregnant? Congratulations! Discovering that you’re expecting is an amazing time, full of excitement, new worries and an all new to do list! So what do you need to do next?

Most people will go into labour naturally between 37 and 42 weeks, but often medical teams will offer an induction of labour for a range of reasons we cover in this blog.

Positive births can be the result of ALL types of birth. Women frequently report positive experiences from emergency caesareans, forceps, unmedicated vaginal births and every other type of birth.

There’s a common misconception that hypnobirthing can only be used for vaginal births and not for c-sections. But that’s just not true! Hypnobirthing techniques can (and in our view should!) be used for any kind of birth.

We’re often asked for a shopping list of items that can be used for hypnobirthing. Our first piece of advice is that you don’t need to have a large budget to prepare for your birth!

Our resident midwife shares everything you need to know about cravings, appetite and food during pregnancy.

Antenatal means before birth, relating to pregnancy. But good antenatal education will also cover everything you need to know about birth and vital parts of the postnatal period. In this blog, we’re going to tell you about all the antenatal options out there, so you can find the right one for you.

One of the commonly asked questions in our midwife support meetings is do I need to go private and pay for a Group B Strep test? Our midwife advises what to do.

Our resident midwife has compiled a list of hints, tips and ideas that might be useful to bear in mind as a Birth Partner. However the most important thing is to be led by the birthing person, aim to fulfil their needs, be their advocate if needed and aim to support them mentally and physically through birth.

Ever wondered why you pee more often in pregnancy? Our Resident Midwife, Christie explains it all.

Our resident midwife Christie takes you through essential things to know and prepare before your caesarean birth.

‘Most pregnant people gain between 10kg and 12.5kg during pregnancy, putting on the majority of weight after 20 weeks’ (NHS, UK, 2023). Our resident midwife Christie talks all things weight gain in pregnancy, why it happens and what is normal weight gain in pregnancy.

We asked our resident midwife why we see changes in our breasts during pregnancy and these are the changes she said are normal to see during early and late pregnancy.

Our resident midwife Christie talks all things poo and pregnancy in this blog post about constipation in the first, second and third trimester.