Read on to find out the benefits of delayed cord clamping and to find out about the first conference on this topic at The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London. The umbilical cord and placental circulation nourishes your baby for nine months and during labour. It does not stop the nourishment, especially the oxygen supply the instant the baby is born. As the baby starts to breath its lungs begin to provide oxygen and takes over from the placenta over a few minutes. Currently...

Thanks to Jessica for sharing the pregnancy and birth experience of her twins, Isabelle and Jack. 1) How did you prepare yourself for the birth during pregnancy? I would say I probably over did it on the preparations. I read everything I could find about pregnancy, birth and the first few months of having a new baby. I attended the sessions and classes provided by the hospital and also attended NCT courses. I talked with other twin mothers about their experiences and I joined an online...

Lucy has 3 children, Lola, Felix and Astrid. Here she talks us through the pregnancy and birth of her first daughter, the gorgeous Lola. 1) How did you prepare yourself for the birth during pregnancy? I’ve found that the best way to prepare for birth is to slowly, throughout the nine months, listen to your body more and more and your brain less and less. Easier said than done. But I found pregnancy yoga a wonderful way to strengthen my body and to find a stillness with the baby. To listen...

Thanks to Nix for talking us through her second birth with daughter Molly. Nix had a caesarean with her first baby, Sam, and really wanted a VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Caesarean) for no 2 - and that is what she ended up having. 1) How did you prepare yourself for the birth during pregnancy? Not much really – I did a bit of yoga and swimming. Really I was carrying on as normal until the last minute. 2) What aspects of the preparation did you find most helpful? Having time out, which...

A few words from Jenny (slightly off topic) but its a lovely post..... Whilst attending an amazing conference in Perth, The National Rural Health Conference, I met a wonderful paediatrician, Associate Professor Christine Jeffries-stokes. Christine and Ms Annette Stokes, presented a video that was made in conjunction with the children of Norseman and artist in residence, Steve Aiton. This project was a collaboration project with the Western Desert Kidney Project team in Western Australia. The...

Thanks to Julie for sharing her pregnancy and birth story with us - she talks us through her natural birth with George (who is now 18 months). Julie is now pregnant with her second child, who is due in July. 1) How did you prepare yourself for the birth during pregnancy? I went to the gym and swam regularly, attended an active birth class weekly and had lots of reflexology and massage. I also did meditation and visualisation daily in the last month leading up to the birth. 2 ) What...

Thanks to Becky for being our first mum to share her birth story with us all. Becky already had young twin girls of 2 and talks us through the birth of her third little girl, Otterly. 1) How did you prepare yourself for the birth during pregnancy? Exercising throughout my pregnancy up until due date, so my body was strong and fit for birth. Acupuncture and yoga. 2 ) What aspects of the preparation did you find most helpful? Exercise and yoga and staying active. 3) What parts of your...

Dr Gowri Motha is the author of 'The Gentle Birth Method' and 'The Gentle First Year'. Thanks to Gowri for sharing her thoughts and advice with us and talking...

It was great to catch up with Fenella Lindsell earlier this week, who teaches pregnancy and post natal yoga and get some tips from her. We'll be aiming...

We're over the moon to have our latest video just released on YouTube:  The Natural Caesarean - A woman-centred technique.  Do watch it its amazing! The...