Birth and Baby Conversations

Different considerations and strategies are needed for an induced labour and it can make a difference to ask questions, to know more about your options and the maternity unit's facilities. I have an induction guide and you can also arrange a conversation with me to talk this through. __________ Ways to work with me include:• 1:1 sessions• Digital content• SubscribeI see parents locally, from across the UK and abroad, let me know how I can be of help. janine-smith.com

It really does make a difference to know where the challenges can lie in labour and birth. This means you are more informed and it gives you more options.And this is not about emergencies or medical complications, it's about labour being unpredictable and being better prepared for that.If labour is longer or shorter than you expect, if you need to be induced, if your waters break first, if you are exhausted, if you want an epidural, if a caesarean is needed - having more awareness means you can gather information, ask about options and make a new plan.Good birth preparation is understanding more about how labour works and then having more realistic expectations.#dobirthonpurpose#birthconfidence

Positions for labour and birth is simply about walking, standing, leaning, sitting and kneeling. And you can use gravity on and off the bed! Use different positions in pregnancy to be comfortable and to make positions more familiar and natural to use. And there's real strength in going with what feels comfortable and right for you. Let me know if you have any questions.Jx

Women can move from being alert, chatty, distracted, and engaged with their environment to focused, quiet, responding to their instincts, and with less interest in their environment.Communication can become more urgent, reading body language becomes crucial, and the need for calm, reassurance, support, and feeling connected is the priority.With consultations and resources, I can help you prepare for the birth of your baby with knowledge, strategies, and realistic expectations. janine-smith.com

As part of your care in pregnancy, during birth and with your baby, it can be important to ask questions to have a better understanding of what's happening and of your options. Please don't be afraid to ask questions - this is how you are involved and included in your care. ______________ Every pregnancy, birth, baby and family is different and that is why I focus on you as an individual. I am here to help you prepare and plan, as well as to navigate the changes and the challenges. My aim is to strengthen your knowledge and to give you more confidence and reassurance. janine-smith.com - an antenatal & postnatal specialist [email protected]

If you plan it in, you are prioritising rest and the support you might need. It really helps to take it easy in those early days and weeks after having a baby and these needs may be more intense depending on the birth of your baby and any bloodloss. ________ With antenatal & postnatal consultations and guides, I am here to strengthen your knowledge and to give you more confidence and reassurance. janine-smith.com

I'm full of cold but I wanted to mention lack of confidence because this is mentioned all the time in conversations with pregnant women and new mums.

*This episode talks about babyloss My son was born 16 years ago with a complex range of issues, which we never truly understood. He needed surgery when he was 6 hours old and he died during during surgery when he was 3 days old.

We become parents carrying a lot of unrealistic expectations about how independent a baby 'should' be. Having a baby is a time of letting go these expectations, of getting to know your baby and adapting to life as a parent. _________ With consultations, courses and guides, there is something for every parent janine-smith.com [email protected]

During pregnancy, birth and with your baby is can make a difference to have a voice, to be involved in your care. Please don't be afraid to ask questions and to say what you need. You can leave me comments and questions here as well as send them to: [email protected] ___________ With consultations, courses and guides, there is something for every parent. janine-smith.com