Alternative Birthing Advice

Women are becoming more aware of their choices in childbirth today, and no longer want to be a passive participant in their pregnancy and labour. The increasing number of caesarean sections and medicalisation of what should be a natural process, has encouraged the search for a more natural alternative to a pain and stress free labour. Hypno-birthing is based on research carried out in the 1920’s by British Obstetrician Dr. Grantly Dick-Reid. His theory is that it is panic and fear that makes childbirth particularly painful. Therefore, reducing the fear that women experience about giving birth will make labour easier and less painful.

Amanda Gwynne Midwife, HypnoBirthing & Fertility

A list of equipment you may need for a home birth

Wendy Richert Midwife