Sophie Brigstocke explores the media furore around midwives having to back down over promoting “normal birth”, the history behind the press reports and what we mean by normal birth. What is more important to consider and how can we all work collaboratively?
Click here to watch Sophie’s video blog on where to give birth
Breastfeeding support and antenatal preparation – a video blog
Sophie discusses some of the challenges facing breastfeeding mothers and how getting qualified support and information can help. She looks at what can be done antenatally to prepare, including expression of colostrum. In celebration of International Breastfeeding Week 2017 she highlights how much amazing free support there is available to women via the charitable organisations both in the UK and internationally. For more information about free support visit www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk, www.abm.me.uk, www.nct.org.uk, www.lalecheleague.org
To list as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, Counsellor or Lactation Consultant on the Directory visit www.nurturingbirthdirectory.com
For an excellent guest blog post on bed sharing and breastfeeding by Lactation Consultant and ABM Chair Emma Pickett click here