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We love this birth story from Bump to Baby Chapter

We love this birth story from Bump to Baby Chapter graduate Grace 😍💯 The parts we most noted and loved are 1. When Grace began to panic as her birth was taking a turn she hadn’t expected, she grounded herself and utilised parts of the course to remain feeling in control. 2. Grace says the midwife “asked” to examine her, and that Grace “agreed”; every part of birth is a choice and something you can consent to or decline. 3. Grace used visualisations to bring her blood pressure down during her labour. 4. Grace adapted her birth plans as she went and used EBRAN to make choices that were right for her. 5. When she realised her contractions were labour contractions, she had a toolbox of techniques she learnt from the course to distract her from her contractions at home. Grace you are incredible 🙌🏻💥 Swipe to read the full story 💥 #BirthStory #PositiveBirth #Hypnobirthing #Birth #ThirdTrimester #39weeks #TwoBecomeThree #Familyof3 #expectingababy #positivebirthstories

What exactly is an epidural? An epidural is a loc

What exactly is an epidural? An epidural is a local anaesthetic, injected into the spinal column by an anaesthetist, that numbs the nerves carrying pain impulses from the birth canal to the brain. 😅For most women (90%), an epidural gives complete pain relief. 👩‍⚕️An anaesthetist is the only person who can give an epidural, so it will not be available at home or in a midwife led unit. 🦵How much you can be mobile after an epidural depends on a few different things, but most epidurals nowadays are patient controlled. Meaning you will have a button that can administer your own drug. You will still be able to move your legs with an epidural and some women can still walk around. Other women find their legs feel super heavy. But, women can still change their positions to make their labour smoother. A couple of other interesting things about the epidural process… 💧You will need a cannula before it goes in. Sometimes an epidural can cause your blood pressure to drop, having a cannula in means that your midwife can help fix this. 💛You will most likely need a catheter (one that doesn’t stay in usually). Even if you can walk to the toilet, it can be a challenge to empty your bladder fullly due to lack of feeling down there. An empty bladder in labour is important as to allow more space for baby to pass through & to prevent bladder damage. 🏥Having an epidural won’t keep you in hospital any longer after baby is born. 🤕1 in 100 women get a really bad headache after an epidural. Something that can be fixed with a blood patch, where blood is taken from your hand and put into the place where you had an epidural. I think it’s really important to know this type of antenatal education, which is why I include things like epidurals in the birth course. I don’t think you can truly prep for birth without knowing all your options. And this here is something that puts our birth course different to the rest. A myth is that epidurals & hypnobirthing can’t go hand in hand but all options are available over here 👋 📷 @hannahillphotography #Epidural #Labour #BirthStories #PainRelief #TheBirthChapter #birthchoices #Birth #Midwife #thebumptobabychapter #epidurals

It is Baby Loss Awareness Week and tonight is the

It is Baby Loss Awareness Week and tonight is the Wave of Light, where people are invited to light a candle to remember and honour babies who sadly died too soon. We know this week can be overwhelming, and how you choose to engage with it is completely up to you…. 💜you might rather stay off social media.
🧡 You might want to get involved but the thought of loss in your current pregnancy is extremely anxiety inducing.
💚 You might want to support the community but it brings back past experiences you’re not ready to revisit. This is all okay. If you would like to participate in Baby Loss Awareness Week, here are some things you can do: 🎀💙 Wear the ribbon: It’s pink & blue. Show your support throughout the week by wearing the ribbon badge. 🕯 Light a candle: As part of the Wave of Light on 15th October, supporters are asked to light a virtual candle in memory of a loved one and donate to our work to support families and save lives. 🤝Check in on a friend who you know may be hurting this week. 💬 Start a conversation, and be led by them. Remember to always use their baby’s name. If you don’t know what to say in reply. That’s okay. Say you don’t know what to say, but that you care and that you love them. 💰 Donate to a charity that supports baby loss awareness such as The Lullaby Trust, SANDS or Tommy’s. Consider local charities too, such as Footsteps and Holding Hearts Therapeutic Services in Gloucestershire. They always appreciate donations and any fundraising efforts. If you’re needing support this week we’ve put some helpful numbers in stories for you 🖤 @lullabytrust
@sandscharity
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@holdingheartsglos #waveoflight #blaw2021 #waveoflight2021 #blaw

Another amazing birth and empowering birth story f

Another amazing birth and empowering birth story from one of our Bump to Baby Chapter graduates 😍 Melanie absolutely bossed her birth 💯 Here are some things I want you to notice when reading this story…. 1. Melanie previously had deep concerns about birth, and she fully embraced Hypnobirthing to rewrite her narrative around birth. Through education Melanie felt prepared for childbirth. 2. Notice the words she used; “offered” and “decided”. Melanie fully used EBRAN to make choices around her birthing experience and did not feel like she “had” to do anything she didn’t want to. 3. The way she talks about her birth partner 🤩 He really was an active participant in the birth of their baby! 4. Melanie was fluid in her birth “plan”, even noting that she referred to it as “birth preferences”. 5. Her birth wasn’t how she originally “planned” and previously the thought of an instrumental birth was a scary one; but she had a POSITIVE BIRTH. Showing it’s not always about what is happening during birth but how you feel. 6. It shows that Hypnobirthing is applicable to ALL births I love this story and think that Melanie is incredible💥 Swipe to read the full story 💥 #BirthStory #ForcepsBirth #PositiveBirth #Hypnobirthing #Birth #ThirdTrimester #39weeks #TwoBecomeThree #Familyof3 #expectingababy #positivebirthstories

#PregnancyLabels .... ‘High risk vs low risk’

#PregnancyLabels .... ‘High risk vs low risk’ I remember once back when I was doing my midwifery training, a friend told me that her sister was having a baby and she was told that she was “high risk”. My friends words were... “High risk of what exactly... becoming ill? A cesarean? Having a Stillbirth??” Her reaction to this phrase has really stuck with me. Because even though you may fall into a category that may increase your risks to certain complications in pregnancy/birth, you still can’t always say that the risk is HIGH. It may be higher for some, but it’s still more than likely going to be very low. But unfortunately, options for women can be limited because of this increase. Raised BMI, “too” young or “too” old, existing medical conditions, can all be classed as high risk. These characteristics shouldn’t go unrecognised, but women don’t fit in boxes. ✋🏼 Telling someone in their pregnancy they fit a certain risk category WILL effect their decision making during birth because of the anxieties these phrases bring during pregnancy. We’re saying that the one category “low risk” is free from concerns and will lead to a healthy birth. The other, will have potential complications, be managed medically and often without considering a holistic approach. The term “high risk” gives reason to worry and encourages choices to be made from a place of fear and risk aversion. Risk is not just about statistics and numbers it’s about a women’s experiences, her perceptions, thoughts and beliefs. Risk is subjective. One woman’s risk of a cesarean is another woman’s first choice. Risk will always feel higher to a pregnant mother who’s had someone close by experience heartbreak in pregnancy/birth. Should those pregnant woman’s feelings of risk be ignored in this situation if she fits the “low-risk” pregnancy category? Words are everything in pregnancy. Words can influence the choices you make & your confidence in your own pregnancy & birth. This is a topic covered in The Birth Chapter online. Has anyone had experiences of this? #Pregnancy #Pregnant #Midwife #37weeks #HighRisk #LowRisk #Bump #Bumpfie #BumpPositivity #BackOffTheBump #36weeks

A cracking birth story this one 💯 …. This mam

A cracking birth story this one 💯 …. This mama Oliwia bossed her birth 💯 Here are some things I want you to notice when reading this story…. 1. Oliwia, saw her offer of an induction as an option and she decided to go for it. 2. Notice how the words of others (in this story midwives) had an impact on how she viewed her contractions and her ability to cope. You can’t control what others say but you can choose to reframe it. 3. Time is an abstract concept in labour. When Oliwia felt that she had a long way to go her contractions were challenging. Knowing that she had in fact progressed made her feel proud of what her body had done. Same situation, but a different mindset. 4. Same topic of time… there isn’t a one size fits all “textbook” way of birthing. Inductions may be a few days, they equally may not. Focusing on how long you have to go can be really challenging if you think you have hours & hours, but equally can give you a spurt of energy when you know you’re at the last hurdle. Trust how your body feels, rather than what the textbooks say. 5. I’m sure you’ll all agree that Oliwia, was AMAZING 🤩 her positive mindset was incredible. 1. She was fluid in her birth plan and was able to change her original birth preferences as her situation changed. 7. She had a positive birth. It wasn’t how she originally planned it, BUT it just shows how birth is not about what happens but how you feel in that situation. Oliwia felt amazing pushing her & in control throughout. 8. It shows that hypnobirthing can be applied to all situations and is never wasted if birth doesn’t go to plan. (This is a stereotype about hypnobirthing that I hate!) 9. Inductions can too be wonderful! I love this story and think that Oliwia is an absolute superhero 💥 🦸‍♀️ Swipe to read the full story 💥 #BirthStory #CesareanBirth #PositiveCesarean #Hypnobirthing #PositiveBirth #Birth #ThirdTrimester #39weeks #TwoBecomeThree #Familyof3 #expectingababy #positivebirthstories

⭐️ Midwife Q&A ⭐️ Some more of your ques

⭐️ Midwife Q&A ⭐️ Some more of your questions answered 💥 👊🏼 I know you mamas-to-be like to save these Q&As so here are some that I didn’t get the chance to answer from Thursday 👌🏼 Remember, lots of these topics are covered in The Birth Chapter & The Baby Chapter online courses. You get to keep the access to these courses forever so you can refer to the information as many times as you need 💥 Hope you find these interesting & helpful. #Midwife #midwifery #thebumptobabychapter #mybumptobabychapter #thebirthchapter #birthprep #birth #pregnancyquestions #birthtips #pregnancytips #antenataleducation #hypnobirthing

✨ Combs and Labour ✨ Have you ever heard of a

✨ Combs and Labour ✨ Have you ever heard of a comb for use in childbirth before? Holding a comb in your hand hits acupuncture points in your hand. It also helps with the pain gate theory of pain (same theory as used for a TENS machine) where your brain can’t deal with two sensations at one time. As your hand is closer to your brain the sensations that the comb makes into your hand is what your brain focuses on over the pain. Helping your brain to focus less on the contractions and more on the sensations of the comb... pretty phenomenal right 🤓😎 🔥 I’m not sure about the evidence that supports this, but the theory is used in other aspects of pain relief such as water injections and the TENS machine. Another but, is that you can pick a comb up from the local supermarket for £1 which, if it doesn’t help for labour you can always use it to brush your hair after.....No brainer! What we saying about a comb then people’s ??? Worth adding to your hospital bag? Let me know in the comments if you’ll be adding a comb to your birth bag 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 📷 @intentional.captures #PositiveBirth #BirthLikeABoss #Cesareanbirth #ControlYourBirth #AntenatalClasses #Hypnobirthing #hospitalbag #hospitalbagchecklist #Midwife #Birth #BirthTips #ThirdTrimester #Pregnant #Strongwomen #BirthWithoutFear #Homebirth #WhatToExpectWhenYoureExpecting #BetterBirths #ActiveLabour #BirthPhotography

Oh my DAYYYSS where do I start with this birth sto

Oh my DAYYYSS where do I start with this birth story…. This mama Claire @clraffpt I’m sure you’ll agree is an absolute BAD ASS and totally bossed her birth 💯 Here are some things I want you to notice when reading this story…. 1. After Claire’s water broke she remained calm, and went back to bed as she knew that was the best place for her in early labour ✔️
2. She then went home after her first assessment at the hospital, because she knew that being at home is the best place for her labour. She stayed upright & forward. She kept this was as much as she could during her labour; dancing, birth ball, walking.
3. She made requests on how she wanted her birth to be. She asked to change rooms and set up her birth environment in ALL birth rooms including theatre.
4. She declined what she didn’t want 💪🏼 and accepted what she did want, taking control of all situations.
5. She was fluid in her birth plan and was able to change her original birth preferences as her situation changed.
6. She stacked the odds in her favour for a vaginal birth but when things changed she used all her techniques to stack the odds in her favour for a positive cesarean birth.
7. She had a positive birth. It wasn’t how she originally planned it, BUT it just shows how birth is not about what happens but how you feel in that situation. Claire felt calm and in control throughout.
8. It shows that hypnobirthing can be applied to all situations and is never wasted if birth doesn’t go to plan. (This is a stereotype about hypnobirthing that I hate!)
9. It also shows how birth is a 2 way street… Claire took control of everything that she could and let go of the things she couldn’t 💯
10. She’s a bad ass… don’t you agree!!?? 😍💯🦸‍♀️💥 Anyway, I hope I haven’t ruined the story for you with my waffle 😂😂 but I just love everything about this story and think that Claire is an absolute superhero 💥 🦸‍♀️ Swipe to read the full story 💥 (@clraffpt can you believe this was 6 months ago 😯🤩 ) #BirthStory #CesareanBirth #PositiveCesarean #Hypnobirthing #PositiveBirth #Birth #ThirdTrimester #38weeks #TwoBecomeThree #Familyof3 #expectingababy #positivebirthstories

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