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  • How to Write the Perfect Birth Plan: Tips and TemplateJuly 17, 2024
    Whether you’re planning a birth on a labour ward or considering other options, having a birth plan—or as we prefer to call it, birth preferences—can help you feel more prepared, and ready to adapt according to the situation, leaving you with a more positive experience of your birth in the end. 
  • What are the chances of having twins?July 28, 2022
    From double the overwhelm to double the excitement, finding out you are pregnant with twins can bring on a range of emotions but,…
  • Why have caesarean section targets been removed in England?April 5, 2022
    Thinking about how your baby is going to be born can feel overwhelming and that’s before you have considered any NHS targets.…
  • Do hormonal contraceptives cause weight gain?March 1, 2022
    For many, hormonal contraceptives are the most convenient form of birth control. However, the fear of weight gain can be one of…
  • How long does it take to get pregnant?March 1, 2022
    Trying for a baby can be an overwhelming time with the process taking over every inch of your existence. When all you…
  • Common STIs and How To Avoid ThemDecember 9, 2021
    There is still a general stigma attached to acquiring sexually transmitted infections and diseases (STI/STDs), however, they are much more common than…
  • Why did I have a miscarriage?December 9, 2021
    Being told you are having a miscarriage is devastating and can leave you and your partner questioning why it has happened to…
  • The contraceptive pill – which is right for me?November 23, 2021
    The world of contraception is sometimes viewed as a confusing minefield – but it doesn’t have to be! There are various types…
  • What is an anterior placenta?November 11, 2021
    You may have been told at a scan that you have an anterior placenta and this can often leave you with more…
  • Am I too old to have a baby?October 29, 2021
    That broody feeling can strike at any age and we all know our fertility doesn’t last forever. If you’ve waited until later…
  • Why is it painful when I’m having sex?October 11, 2021
    Sex is supposed to be an enjoyable and exciting experience however, sometimes that isn’t always the reality. Painful sex is common, with…
  • Is Natural Family Planning a good contraceptive tool?September 30, 2021
    Natural family planning (NFP) is also known as fertility awareness and involves the monitoring of different signals your body gives off as…
  • Do babies run out of room during pregnancy?September 26, 2021
    The womb is a dynamic structure, with the ability to stretch to more than 5x its own size during the later stages…
  • Should I exercise when trying for a baby?September 19, 2021
    Trying for a baby can be an overwhelming time, navigating conflicting advice from the internet, friends, and family; it can often feel…
  • Covid-19, the vaccine and your menstrual cycleJuly 11, 2021
    There have been a lot of whisperings with people noticing their period is a bit late, or a bit heavier than usual…

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