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Lucy's birth story
So at around 10pm in the evening I got a few tightenings, they were 8 mins apart so I tried to get some sleep. 10 minutes later I woke up...
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erinbetterbirth
- Oct 3, 2022
- 1 min
The Better Birth podcast: Gestational diabetes nutrition
In this latest episode of the Better Birth podcast, I chat with dietician Leslee Flannery, talking about gestational diabetes and diet....
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erinbetterbirth
- Sep 30, 2022
- 1 min
The Better Birth podcast: Fetal monitoring in labour with Dr Kirsten Small
A new episode of the Better Birth podcast is now available to download. In this episode I chat to Dr Kirsten Small @birthsmalltalk , a...
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erinbetterbirth
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
The Better Birth podcast: Vaginal examinations in labour
Another episode of the Better Birth podcast is LIVE! In this episode I chat to deputy consultant midwife Kelly Sawyer about vaginal...
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erinbetterbirth
- Sep 14, 2022
- 1 min
The Better Birth podcast: Obstetric violence, and the maternity crisis with Amity Reed
Season 6 of the Better Birth podcast is LIVE! In this episode I chat to journalist, author, midwife and mother Amity Reed about her...
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erinbetterbirth
- Sep 1, 2022
- 11 min
Donna’s 44 week home birth
Donna did an antenatal and hypnobirthing course with me in preparation for the birth of her first baby, and had continued support from...
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erinbetterbirth
- Aug 12, 2022
- 4 min
Worried about the global epidural shortage? Here's the alternatives
Are you aware that there is currently a global shortage of epidural kits? Manufacturers have been unable to supply their usual number of...
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erinbetterbirth
- Jul 26, 2022
- 3 min
Louise’s positive birth story
We’d like to introduce you to little Sebastian! I didn’t quite get my full home birth, although it was a really really...
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erinbetterbirth
- Jun 12, 2022
- 2 min
Carmen’s positive birth story
Carmen took my complete hypnobirthing course with me as part of her doula package with Matt The Male Doula. Her pregnancy was classed as...
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erinbetterbirth
- Jun 10, 2022
- 4 min
Big babies, small babies, induction and grow charts - what’s the deal?
Have you been told that your baby is measuring big and they recommend inducing early? Or perhaps they suspect baby is small and needs to...
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erinbetterbirth
- Jun 3, 2022
- 4 min
But what if there's an emergency? An analysis of home birth transfer rates
Home birth is a little chosen birth place option, often considered a risky choice. Societal beliefs that birth is inherently risky...
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erinbetterbirth
- May 17, 2022
- 3 min
Kim’s positive birth story
Our little girl arrived one week ago at 40+5, delivering her myself in a pool in our front room with my partner and best friend by my...
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erinbetterbirth
- May 12, 2022
- 2 min
Did you know trauma in pregnancy changes your baby’s DNA?
Did you know trauma and stress during pregnancy changes your baby’s DNA. And those changes are passed down with each generation after. A...
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erinbetterbirth
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
Victoria’s positive birth story
Victoria came along to one of my hypnobirthing Q&A sessions at our local village hall and decided to book a bespoke hypnobirthing...
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erinbetterbirth
- Apr 7, 2022
- 3 min
Positive birth story - Flo’s birth
Birth story time! Poppy and Rudi joined my group course in February, and welcomed their baby in an unplanned BBA freebirth! I am so...
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erinbetterbirth
- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
Guided vs spontaneous pushing
The second stage of labour is the expulsive phase, and it’s the stage so often represented in TV and film. Time and time again we’re...
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erinbetterbirth
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
Hands on and episiotomy - what you need to know
No one wants a serious tear in childbirth, and with rising rates of 3rd and 4th degree tears, a new set of guidelines was introduced...
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erinbetterbirth
- Jan 26, 2022
- 3 min
10k prize giveaway
To celebrate hitting 10,000 followers on Instagram, I am launching a HUGE PRIZE GIVEAWAY!!! To enter, simply wait for the launch post on...
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erinbetterbirth
- Jan 20, 2022
- 2 min
Positive birth stories: Rachel
Rachel and her partner booked on to a hypnobirthing course with me for the birth of Rachel’s third baby. Having a bit of a gap between...
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erinbetterbirth
- Dec 14, 2021
- 1 min
Maternity Decisions Induction Survey
Induction of labour is the most commonly experienced medical intervention, and is offered for a multitude of both medical and non-medical...
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