Month: April 2021

Why do I need to do an antenatal course?

Why do I need to do an antenatal course?

Becoming a mother/parents will become central to your life. It’s your biggest life transition.Labour lasts on average 12 hrs and involves tremendous physical activity . As a simple comparison – if you were running or swimming for 12 hrs you would be advised to...

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Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday

Next week, will be the anniversary of my 3rd child's birth (44 years ago). Each child's birthday is my own special time and celebration as I remember that birth with such pleasure - the spring blossom, the details of the labour and birth, – the wonder and joy of a new...

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Lamaze

Lamaze

Lamaze or psychoprophylaxis is the most popular birth preparation method in the western world. Over 1 million women every year attend Lamaze classes. Lamaze teaches relaxation but also a pattern of rhythmic breathing to cope with contractions. This was the method...

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