Should I be tested for Group B Streptococcus (GBS) in pregnancy?
This is a hot topic, partly because the practice of testing for GBS in pregnancy here in the UK is different to…
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Preparing for the first week of breastfeeding
As an obstetrician and gynaecologist, I felt fairly calm and prepared throughout my first pregnancy. I knew what lay ahead, I was…
What are the options if my baby is breech?
Each time you see your midwife or doctor in the later part of your pregnancy, they will usually examine your abdomen. One…
Pre-Eclampsia – Will it happen again?
Pre-eclampsia affects around 2-8 in every 100 pregnant women. If you ever watched the episode of Downton Abbey where Lady Sybil develops…
The final weeks of pregnancy: Staying active and preparing for birth
The final weeks of pregnancy are some of the most difficult you will experience. You are mentally prepared, the bag is packed…
My second birth story
We are so grateful to announce the safe arrival of our son, born at 38+5 weeks and weighing a very healthy 3.9kg…