Baby carriers and slings design make parenting easier by keeping your hands free, while also keeping you and baby cosily close. You probably already know of babywearing's fabulous benefits. Research shows baby carriers can keep baby calm and content. Additionally, they can also increase secure attachment between mother and baby. And it can help
For many women, pregnancy can mean an end to regular treatments such as physiotherapy appointments. Being propped up on pillows or lying sideways is not as comfortable or effective, and many women choose to put their treatment sessions on hold until after the birth. However there is no medical reason why women shouldn’t continue
The word 'midwife' is from Anglo-Saxon words; mid = with, wif = woman. In English 'midwife' means someone who provides continuity of care to a woman and her baby from pregnancy through the postpartum period. In French a midwife is called 'sage-femme' , a wise woman providing this continuity of care. International Confederation of
How to attach a hose connector is the third video in a series we've developed on setting up a birth pool. We've created this step-by-step series of videos to help make the set up of a birth pool easy. Evidence shows that using a birth pool in labour is a fantastic tool to help
At Pregnancy Birth and Beyond (PBB), we make breast pump hire easy. PBB is here to provide you with the best breast pumps to help you express more efficiently and yes – you don’t have to break the bank for this! Breastfeeding provides babies with the best start in life
Few women realise they have the option to choose a private midwife for their care. Pregnancy and childbirth is a highly personal and emotional experience. Feelings, hopes, fears and physical and practical needs can all affect your pregnancy and the birth of your baby. The standard of the medical care and support you receive,
At PBB we’ve compiled a list of web resources on vaginal birth after caesarean VBAC links. That is to say; we have looked at resources you might find helpful. You’ll discover consumer-run websites on VBAC as well as resources written by health professionals. We hope you find them interesting. If you have any suggestions
PBB’s video on how to inflate a birth pool is part of a step-by-step series of videos we are putting together to make using a birth pool easy. Using a birth pool in labour is a fantastic tool to help you relax and reduce pain. We want to make setting up a birth pool
Did you know if your baby is breech, you can book an appointment into a hospital breech clinic? It can be challenging to find midwives and doctors supportive in vaginal breech birth. Also, you may want to find a health service to attempt to turn your baby head down. In other words, perform a
PBB has gathered together breech birth videos for you to watch. We're very passionate about exploring options open to women. One of those options is vaginal breech birth. Many midwives and doctors have lost the skills of attending women birthing a breech baby. Therefore, the choice of a vaginal breech birth may be difficult
