Midwives and Homebirth
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Association for Improvements in the Maternity Services
AIMS... at the forefront of the childbirth movement for more than forty years.
•Working towards normal birth
•Providing independent support and information about maternity choices
•Raising awareness of current research on childbirth and related issues
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The Association of Radical Midwives (ARM)
Set up by midwives in the UK committed to improving maternity care in the NHS. They offer support and information to those having difficulty getting or giving good, personalised midwifery care.
Address: 16 Wytham Street, Oxford, OX1 4SU
Tel (Helpline): 01865 248159
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Independent Midwives
Independent midwives are fully qualified midwives who, like our NHS colleagues, are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. See our FAQ for more information. We believe that women should have continuity of care from a midwife who will support them throughout their pregnancy, birth and the early weeks of motherhood.
Independent Midwives UK represent the majority of independent midwives in the UK. The organisation is committed to improving maternity provision for all women in the UK and is working with other support, service and professional groups, including the Government, to achieve that objective.
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Dot Parry Independent Midwife
Becoming a parent can and should be an amazing, empowering and exciting experience. As an antenatal teacher for nearly 20 years, an experienced midwife and Natal HypnotherapyTM practitioner, Dot can help you find information, make choices and learn practical skills to help make your experience of birth a positive one.
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Supervisors Of Midwives
Supervision of Midwives is a statutory function (required by law, through an act of parliament) for the protection of the public from poor midwifery practice. This is undertaken by Supervisors of Midwives monitoring midwivery practice and providing support and guidance to achieve safe standards. This work is done by experienced midwives who have undertaken additional education and training to support, guide and supervise midwives. Every midwife must have a named supervisor of midwives. Supervisors are also available to act as a support for women and their families in planning their care.
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Home Birth Support
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Homebirth Reference Website
The aim of this site is not to persuade you to choose home birth. It's not for everybody, but perhaps it's right for your family. It provides information and opinions about home birth, for parents who think that it might be the right choice for them, and for health professionals looking for resources.
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Homebirth Yahoo Group
A home birth support group by email - this list is for anyone interested in home birth in the UK.
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Homebirth Support Groups
A group for anyone who wishes to set up a homebirth support group, or those already running them to swap ideas and pass on tips to new groups.
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NCT Homebirth
Deciding where to have your baby is an important decision. Before the 1970s many women had their babies at home, but during the 1970s and 1980s this became less common. This was mainly because many doctors and midwives believed that home birth was not as safe as birth in hospital, and discouraged women from making this choice.
Now the number of women booking to have a home birth is rising, although still less than 3% of pregnant women in the UK choose this option. But this rate varies greatly – from less than 1% in Northern Ireland to just over 1% in Scotland and just over 3% in Wales. And in west Somerset the figure rises to almost 14%.
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Doulas/Birth Support
Doulas support women and their families during pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthood. This support is practical and emotional but non-medical in nature.
Doula UK supports doulas by offering guidance and support with training and professional development. Doula UK is also a main source of information for parents, the media and health professionals with regard to doulas and birth partners.
."You were quietly there for me and that made all the difference because it meant I could feel free to get on with what I needed to do."
- A mother to her doula
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Birth Courses/Birth Pool Hire
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Yoga Manchester
Yoga antenatal classes,
help to
maintain and condition
the body making it supple,
graceful and strong.
Encourage a peaceful and
relaxing pregnancy and
can relieve minor common
pregnancy ailments (e.g. heartburn)
Can be used to relieve
pain in labour and childbirth.
Promotes bonding with the
baby and an informed
approach to parenting.
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Aquabirths Birth Pool Hire
Aquabirths hire Birth Pools to Mums who would like to experience an active water birth, either at home or in hospital.
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Blue Lagoon Pool Hire
Blue Lagoon's attractive birth pools are ideal for the job!
Our beautiful yet practical portable birth pools have been used by hundreds of satisfied women since 1992. The majority of our hirers are referred to us by their midwives or friends. We are proud of our personal service and our unblemished ‘infection control’ record since we started hiring out pools.
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Eco Birth Pool Hire
Use of water for labour and birth has proven benefits. But not all birthing pools are equal. We aim to provide the most comfortable, convenient and safest birthing pool at a reasonable price. Women choose birth pool in a box because it:
•is fantastically comfortable and welcoming
•has handles in all the right places
•has a built-in seat (Regular model) for bonding with baby after birth
•is a snap to clean up with its included disposable liner
•has a size that is right for you and your place of birth
•can be adjusted to the right height for you with its 3 independent chambers
•is fit for purpose: certified by medical device regulators in Europe and the USA. Evidenced by the CE mark.
•is #1: over 8,000 births a year are in a birth pool in a box
•is the only birth pool tested and approved for sale by Boots, Mothercare and NCT
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Plastic Fantastic
Great for soffits, fascias and other plastic roofline.
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Dancing For Birth (TM) Classes
Dancing For Birth TM prenatal/postntal dance classes incorporate dance moves from around the world that best prepare you to give birth. Birth can be like a marathon, and Dancing for BirthTM classes prepare you for the challenge. You'll become stronger, more agile, more at ease with your body and both mentally and physically ready to embrace your unique birth experience. Weekly classes are offered to keep you dancing through your pregnancy, and afterwards with your baby.
Dancing for BirthTM prenatal/postnatal dance class participants report experiencing low levels of discomfort, few or no interventions, brief labors and high levels of satisfaaction during their births.
You'll learn birth dancing moves inspired by Belly dance, African dance, Latin dance and Caribbean dance. It's a feel-good workout that challenges yet relaxes and uplifts you. No experience necessary!
You'll also learn valuable childbirth preparation skills and natural pain coping techniques that will build your confidence in your own birthing ability and wisdom. Birth can be active, ecstatic, orgasmic, transformative, empowering! Did you know that there is an optimal position for your baby to be in when labor begins, and you can help assure that position? You'll gain knowledge to help you have the birth that you envision for your baby.
Babies whose mothers take Dancing for BirthTM prenatal/postnatal dance classes love the motion of dancing and are easily soothed after birth by being held while you dance. You'll regain your pre-pregnancy shape and tone more quickly when you continue Dancing for BirthTM classes with your baby after he or she is born.
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