‘Put an extra stitch in’ and other things a guy should NEVER SAY in the birth room

As a midwife I get to share so many intimate and beautiful moments, but I also see some weird and bizarre things, including some very degrading comments. I don't know if it's because they feel overwhelmed, vulnerable, sleep deprived, scared... but dad's sometimes say some odd things - some of which are just laughed off, …

Optimal Fetal Positioning: Getting it right for you and your baby

'I haven't had the time' ... 'I'm sure it will workout in the end' ... 'My friends didn't do it and they were fine' Is there something you know you should do, but you have a long list of excuses and keep putting it off, but you don't really know why? I know I do... pelvic floor …

Multivitamins in pregnancy: How to save a fortune

I have practiced as a midwife for many years in both the UK and Australia, and I find it astonishing that so many people take the brand leader multivitamin tablets during pregnancy - usually because they don't know that there's an alternative. Learn how to get what you need, and save over $300 in the process. …