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The breech position is when a baby is positioned bottom-down rather than head down late into your pregnancy. Normally in the last month of pregnancy, your baby would be settled into the head-down position, ready for birth. But it is common for babies to be in the breech position 35-36 weeks in.Your midwife will feel your abdomen at around 35-36 weeks and will be able to asses whether your baby has settled into the had-down position. If the feel as though your baby may be in the breech position, … read more

Its awards season 2018 and we’re proud to announce that the already award winning Elle TENS 2 has been shortlisted for not one, but another two awards!We ask that if you love the Elle TENS 2 as much as we do and want to spread awareness about maternity TENS machines for labour and beyond, then please do give your vote to the Elle TENS 2!Click on the image or links below to vote...Loved By Parents Awards 2018 – Shortlisted in the Best Innovative Maternity Product category – Voting ends midni … read more

When looking for a natural birth, maternity TENS machines are the way to go. TENS encourages the release of endorphins (the body’s own natural pain killing chemicals) whilst also blocking the pain signals from getting to the brain.So what’s the deal with renting and buying? Renting a TENS machine is a brilliant idea if you’re not totally comfortable with TENS and how it works. It’s also great if you’ve heard great reviews about it and want to try it out for yourself. Cost wise, it’s also v … read more

A birth plan is the perfect way to let midwives and doctors who will be caring for you during labour to know how you would like your birth to go. This can include things like preferences on pain relief, positions in labour and things you would like to avoid.It’s a great way to be organised and remove some of the stress and worry one may have about giving birth. It’s also vital to know that this plan is not set in stone as giving birth isn’t always as straightforward as what you see on TV. … read more

After birth, mothers and babies should be in direct contact for at least the first hour or two. This is because during pregnancy, babies are really close to their mother in terms of getting warmth, food, protection and oxygen. After labour, babies will unexpectedly find themselves without all of these essential needs. To resolve this, babies should be held naked against their mother’s skin, also known as skin-to-skin contact (or Kangaroo care). If due to birth complications and the mother … read more