BirthConfidence

28/09/2025

In my courses Induction is discussed, we look at what it is, why it is offered, the benefits and repercussions and then my groups work together to formulate questions to help them make informed decisions, whether to go ahead or to decline.

12/06/2025

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St. George's are talking about closing the Carmen Suite - a much-loved, much-used Birth Centre. This will reduce women's choices hugely. Research shows clearly that women who labour and give birth in a Birth Centre have a greater chance of a straightfoward vaginal birth due to the more relaxing environment for one. Also there is the option to use a birth pool.

This is not great news so please sign!

Protect our Birth Choices - Save the Carmen Birth Centre, St George’s University Hospitals

14/04/2025

Cesarean Awareness month. (CAM) I've been reading about this campaign, organised by the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN), a non-profit that aims to improve maternal and child health. The topics they are focusing on are:

1) Reducing preventable C-sections
2) Supporting recovery after a C-section
3) Advocating for vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC)
4) Improving the patient experience of C-section delivery

All good stuff however I find the language really interesting . As an NCT Antenatal teacher and all round birth educator I avoid the term 'C-section', preferring 'Cesarean birth'.

And 'C-section delivery', the saying "Pizza boys deliver pizzas but women birth their babies" comes to mind, mostly ascribed to vaginal birth. And yes I know it's not only 'boys' that deliver pizzas, but... can we not just say "Cesarean birth" rather than 'C-section delivery'?

Do you think it matters?

12/04/2025

Midwives qualifying and no job to go to… please sign

Address the Employment Crisis for Newly Qualified Midwives and Nurses in the UK

10/04/2025

This is what I hear….”I just can’t stop thinking about how terrible my labour was… but I guess it wasn’t traumatic enough to see you Sandra”.
Trauma is not defined by what happened but by how it makes you feel day to day. If this is you then get in touch and we’ll discuss how I can help. TBR 3-step Rewind is a powerful process that breaks the link between remembering the traumatic event and the unhelpful emotions that are aroused. Life can return to normal. Though with a new baby, it’s always a new normal! 🙂but pondering….. why is it so hard to accept? -StepRewind

22/03/2025

Feeling positive and looking forward to offering antenatal refresher courses in Southfields from the end of April this year! Check out my website for dates or email me for more info.
Sandra@birthconfidence.com