Written by midwife Sally Underwood… As you will possibly be aware there are currently several different methods of induction routinely being used by health care

Caesarean section (c/s) involves the removal of the baby from the intact uterus by abdominal operation.  In recent years, the indications for the operation have

Dear all – What a year!  What a year it has been for us all. This time last year we would never have expected to

Written by midwife Sally Underwood Having an Epidural – although not planned – can still be POSITIVE. I believe that childbirth can be an empowering

Written by Midwife Sally Underwood For many years, midwives have encouraged women to use water during pregnancy and labour because they have found it’s calming,

A midwife’s point of view, by Sally Underwood Harsh habit – Cheers – or NOT? Alcohol and pregnancy really do not mix. Advice from the

Those of you who have been with us for the long haul will know that my mum Sally and I launched Underwood Baby Academy nearly

By midwife Julie Watson (UB Academy) Imagine a society where birth is celebrated as the normal, physiological process it is. Imagine if all birth environments

Written by midwife Julie Watson (UB Academy) It’s the day you’ve been waiting for, your surges have started and you are excited and nervous in

By Julie Watson (UB Academy) I’m going to start at the beginning with the date all pregnant mums want to know and countdown to….their ‘Due

This weekend has been full of news about Kate Middleton using Hypnobirthing during her three labours. Much of the coverage has been marvellous, after all

What would your response be? A) Tell him: If his boss wants an NHS to treat him when he’s sick he’d better have us all