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16/01/2026

14/01/2026

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31/12/2025

Great information about induction of labour. Why, when and how with evidence to support it.

Induction of Labour. This page explains what induction is, why it might be offered, your rights to request or decline one, what it involves, and what you may want to consider when deciding whether an induction is right for you. https://www.aims.org.uk/information/item/induction

29/12/2025

We can’t go through Christmas without bragging just a little. It’s been a gentle festive season so far with just a few little miracles born over the Christmas period. These are 3 of the 5 we had over this past week. What a Christmas miracle and gift. Congratulations to the new parents and little siblings too. We’ve had such fun being part of your joy.

29/12/2025

With midwives being criticized, ostracized and in the minority this is really good to know. Midwives do know this as this is our life so perhaps this is good to serve as a reminder as to our worth. We work, we give professional care, compassion, community, we balance between what you want so desperately and what we are ‘allowed’ to do as well as what’s safest. We spend nights and days on phones, at your side, putting ourselves in danger just to come and care for you, missing our own loved ones and commonly without sleep. We smile and show understanding as we try our very best to make such memories for you. Please be kind to midwives. Sometimes your birth may not be as you dreamed, it’s your midwife saving you, saving your baby by making the hardest decisions. We know you’ll be sad and disappointed and often upset with us for these very decisions.
These special extraordinary people called midwives are rare gems in a very flawed system around the world. They need to be honored. Calling all midwives who feel my message to stand together, read the link and know you are extremely unique and the guardians of natural birth. We have a place even in the darkest times. Be strong and keep believing.

Did you know? A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of midwifery continuity of care found significant impacts on labor, birth, and maternal/infant outcomes. Birthing parents were more likely to birth vaginally and after 37 weeks gestation, and less likely to have a cesarean, episiotomy, or induction of labor.

Consider what continuity of care looks like in your community, alongside access to midwifery care. How might you support clients in your community in advocating for greater continuity where it’s an option for them?

You can learn more about the review here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2025.105300

14/12/2025

Midwives bring compassion, expertise and dedication to their work, let's recognize their invaluable contributions.

06/12/2025

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17/11/2025

Raw, real, powerful, long, empowering

You Are the Story

Your birth story is raw, powerful, and beautifully yours.

Let’s make sure it’s remembered — every tear, every triumph.

www.samschroder.co.za

13/11/2025

🟣 BLOG POST
Back by popular demand. I've revised, updated and republished my VBAC blog post so you can all stop messaging me about it 😆
"A VBAC is simply a birth. The most likely outcome of going into spontaneous labour after a previous c-section is the vaginal birth of a healthy baby. If we stop making a mountain out of a molehill, and instead nurture self-trust and support physiology, more women will experience VBAC as a healing and empowering rite of passage."
https://www.rachelreed.website/blog/vbac

06/10/2025

Book your space, great advice that will change your life.

✨Ever wondered what you should eat during pregnancy. Or how and when to start feeding your baby? ✨

Join one of our classes today! On Tuesday’s at Midwives Exclusive.

28/09/2025

Thinking about midwife led care? Great option and yes covered by certain medical aid very well.

25/09/2025

Let’s talk about Skin to Skin
How do midwives ensure we are continuing with good practice:
Evidence - up to date (see poster)
Education- telling the couples about skin to skin antenatally so they know what to expect
Explain - how this will realistically happen
Encourage - gently guide and support the brand new parents
Example - do what we believe in and do it well
Empathy - understanding cultural or personal issues that may impact on skin to skin (esp daddy) - come up with good alternatives