frombumpstobabies

If you’re pregnant in the UK, one of the first things you might notice is that most of your care is provided by a midwife , not a doctor (or obstetrician). For many people, especially those who haven’t experienced UK maternity care before, this can come as a surprise. But there’s a very good reason for it... In the UK, pregnancy and birth are viewed as normal life events , not medical problems unless of course they become one. That’s why, if your pregnancy is considered low risk , your care...

By Midwife Lily If you’ve been around me for more than five minutes, you’ve heard me talk about the " Golden Hour" . It’s that first hour (or so) right after your baby is born where your baby is placed on your chest in skin to skin. You both just need a minute (or an hour) to take in your brand-new world and your baby will be comforted by the sound and smell they already know best — you . I say it all the time: If you can have that hour, take it. Ask for it. Protect it. It's not just a “nice...

By Midwife Lily - your online midwife If you’ve been noticing some very strange tastes in your mouth lately—maybe everything tastes...