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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...
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erinbetterbirth
Aug 13, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Aug 11, 20211 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...
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Aug 9, 20211 min read
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erinbetterbirth
Aug 8, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Aug 6, 20212 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Aug 4, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Aug 3, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jul 31, 20214 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jul 31, 20211 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jul 30, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jul 19, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jul 5, 20212 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jul 4, 20211 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Jun 2, 20212 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...
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erinbetterbirth
May 16, 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...
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erinbetterbirth
Apr 13, 20212 min read
How painful is childbirth?
On one of my courses recently I was asked “how painful is birth really?”. As someone who’s given birth three times, I’d say I can speak...
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erinbetterbirth
Apr 12, 20212 min read
It was a good compromise...
Fasten your seatbelts because this is going to be a bit ranty... but WHY OH WHY are birthing people having to do this?! How many times...
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erinbetterbirth
Apr 11, 20212 min read
Vaginal exams - risk free or not?
Let’s talk vaginal exams! It’s a topic that comes up in every course I teach, last nights being no exception! I find it hugely...
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erinbetterbirth
Apr 10, 20213 min read
Bomi’s positive birth story
I used to genuinely worry about whether I could cope with the ‘pain’ of childbirth. It was one of the reasons I took my time before...
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