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Myth: gestational diabetes means you’ll have a big baby
What is Gestational Diabetes Mellius? The NHS states that “Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar (glucose) that develops during...

erinbetterbirth
Sep 15, 20213 min read


Your rights in pregnancy and birth with Emma Ashworth
Knowing your rights is vital when it comes to birth. If you don’t know what your choices are, you have none! In this important episode ...

erinbetterbirth
Sep 5, 20211 min read


Positive birth story - Rachel
Today I received a message from one of my clients, who had her baby yesterday. She’s agreed to let me share her birth story. Rachel...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 30, 20213 min read


Crystal sound bowl healing for pregnancy
I am extremely excited to announce that I will be offering crystal sound baths for pregnancy! Sound baths using bowls to create sound and...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 27, 20212 min read


The importance of positive birth stories
In hypnobirthing we bang on about the importance of positive birth stories and avoiding negative ones, but this piece of research I...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 14, 20212 min read


Myth: you have to be induced after 24 hours if your waters break
Many people are told that if their waters break (and they’re full term) that they will need to be induced after 24 hours if their...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 13, 20212 min read


CTG monitoring - does It reduce risk?
CTG stands for cardiotogography and involves two monitors being placed on your belly, held in place with elastic belts. One monitors...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 11, 20211 min read


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You can now receive all the latest births news, offers, research and tips direct to your inbox! Never miss another blog post, podcast...

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Aug 9, 20211 min read


The importance of birth positions with Midwife Molly O'Brien
Do you know the importance of positioning in labour? Labour can often stall for a number of reasons. Sometimes it's lack of food or drink...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 8, 20211 min read


Caesarean birth and the lasting effects on babies
Having a c-section is sometimes mistakenly believed to be the “easier” option compared to the perceived painful and traumatic experience...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 6, 20212 min read


What is controlled cord traction and is it necessary?
What is controlled cord traction? If you haven’t researched your options and put your preferences on paper, it’s likely that you’ll be...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 4, 20212 min read


The REAL reason we give birth on our backs...
Why do we give birth on our backs? Do you know why? No it’s not because it’s the best or easiest position (it’s not!). Throughout...

erinbetterbirth
Aug 3, 20212 min read


What IS induction?
Induction of labour describes a process of bringing on uterine contractions to start the process of giving birth sooner. It is often...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 31, 20214 min read


What is physiological birth and why is it important?
What is physiological birth, and why does it matter so much? In this episode, I chat to independent midwife, hypnobirthing teacher, birth...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 31, 20211 min read


Big babies - what is the real risk?
Look at this gorgeous big baby! If you are suspected to be having a large baby you may be encouraged to deliver early via induction to...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 30, 20211 min read


Does hypnobirthing work? The evidence says yes!
A BIG FAT RESOUNDING YES! A recent study looking at the effects of fear of childbirth, the use of “mindfulness based” childbirth...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 19, 20211 min read


The issue with the proposed NICE guideline changes for induction of labour
If you’re pregnant you may have noticed a lot of those of us who work in the birth world up in arms about the proposed changes in...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 5, 20212 min read


Positive birth story - Alex
As you may know, I produce a podcast which is a mix of birth worker expert opinion and positive birth stories. I recently recorded a new...

erinbetterbirth
Jul 4, 20211 min read


Induction of labour - do you know the risks?
Induction of labour is something which many of us are confronted with as we approach our due date. The recommendation often is broached...

erinbetterbirth
Jun 2, 20212 min read


Birth and the microbiome
Choices. We all have to make choices in pregnancy and birth, and making sure those choices are informed ones is important. I’ve been...

erinbetterbirth
May 16, 20212 min read
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