What exactly is a retained placenta?
Midwife Pippa Hime explains what it means to have a retained placenta, and what happens when this potential labour complication…
Birth
10 things midwives wished you knew about birth
Midwife Pippa Himes shares the top 10 facts you really need to know ahead of D-day.
What to eat, before, during and after birth
Whether you’re having a natural birth or are having your baby via C-section, it’s important to know what to eat…
10 things no one tells you about C-sections
Registered midwife Pippa Hime uncovers 10 facts no one tells you about C-sections – whether it’s a planned procedure or…
5 things you should do on your baby’s birth day
Read on to find out the 5 things you should do before you leave hospital. By Lisa Witepski
6 ways to manage labour pain
When it comes to labour, many women want to know how they will keep the pain under control. Midwife Pippa…
7 common birth interventions explained
Although labour and birth are natural processes, there are times when you and your baby may need a helping hand.…
Here’s what to expect during an assisted delivery
When it comes to childbirth, there is a risk that all may not go seamlessly and you, or your baby…
How to make the most of your epidural
Thinking of having an epidural when you go into labour? Midwife Pippa Hime shares how you can make the…
Five signs of approaching labour
These signs will let you know that labour is approaching…