Pregnancy advice & tips
Baby on Board. Your ultimate Q&A guide to weight gain during pregnancy
8 min read BY LAUREN BRENTON | ENDORSED MIDWIFE & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR Have you heard the term “eat for two” when talking about weight gain in pregnancy? Unlike previously thought,it...
The Role of The Placenta
4 min read BY LAUREN BRENTON | Clinical Midwifery Specialist | Childbirth Educator | Your body goes through miraculous changes during pregnancy, one of which is growing a whole new...
Preparation for the fourth trimester
3 min read BY LAUREN BRENTON | ENDORSED MIDWIFE & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR The fourth trimester refers to the first 12 weeks after birth, which is a period of immense change,...
Q & A Series: Being induced? Common questions answered & tips for a positive experience
6 min read Q&A with MONIQUE MAITLAND | REGISTERED MIDWIFE & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR I MIDDEE SOCIETY | MIDDEE PODCAST We asked Clinical midwife Monique Maitland some key questions to help you...
Varicose veins and Leg Swelling in Pregnancy
3 min read BY LAUREN BRENTON | Clinical Midwifery Specialist | Childbirth Educator | Mama of 4 Pregnancy is one of the largest contributing factors to women developing varicose veins...
Caesarean Section Preparation and Recovery
5 min read BY LAUREN BRENTON | ENDORSED MIDWIFE & CHILDBIRTH EDUCATOR Having a caesarean can be a scary thought, but just like anything the more prepared you are the...
Carpal tunnel Syndrome and de Quervain's tenosynovitis (mother’s wrist)
3 min read BY LAUREN BRENTON | Clinical Midwifery Specialist | Childbirth Educator | 1. What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that is common during...
