Many women and their partners believe that sexual intercourse can not occur until at least 6 weeks after giving birth. A major influence on this is that postnatal check ups with a GP are generally scheduled around 6 weeks postpartum. If a woman has experienced a spontaneous vaginal birth with no laceration or tears, then… Read more.

What is it? Simply put, it is raised Blood Pressure (BP) in pregnancy. Gestational Hypertension is diagnosed when: -BP readings above 140/90, -You are more then 20weeks pregnant -Have no organ dysfunction -Normalization of BP with-in 3 months after your baby is born. (National institute for health and clinical excellence 2011) This is why your… Read more.

During pregnancy women ponder the birth of their baby, and their hopes, dreams and wishes for one of the most important days in the life of their family. When things slightly, or drastically, go not to plan, some women may experience Birth Trauma. Birth trauma is unfortunately experienced by a growing number of women; the… Read more.

Often, as soon as you talk about having a Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC), you are given all the negative thoughts on it, such as 1 in 200 will have a Uterine Rupture, or your baby will die, or even worse – you will die. Please don’t allow these negative and unhelpful opinions make your… Read more.