Could there be more 'Normal Births' and 'Hypnobirthing' in Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre?

Changing Trends

As media surrounding the birth of the Duchess of Cambridge's baby in July reachs fever pitch. Will Kate's birth choices change the way women in the UK decide to have their babies?

Current headlines read:

"Kate Middleton planning to use hypnobirthing in labour – what is it?"

"Kate Middleton's normal birth could reduce UK's caesarean rate"

 "William and Kate 'don't know' royal baby's sex"

"Prince William 'will attend Duchess of Cambridge birth in hospital'"

 

Hopefully a step towards more normal births aided by hypnotherapy and the realisation of the importance of a solid birth partner...

Duchess of Cambridge Hypnobirthing

Duchess of Cambridge Normal Birth

Duchess of Cambridge Girl or Boy?

Duchess of Cambridge Birth Partner

Caesarean Section?

Sometimes women choose to have a C-section, sometimes it is 'necessary' and other times it is actually necessary. Before you make up your mind about C-section you have a right to hear about some of the repercussions. You may have no intention on having a C-section, but as your labour progresses it might be something that is recommended to you and it's worth knowing some of the facts. This excellent article by Pat Thomas looks at some of the reasons C-sections are performed/preferred, the knock on effect of medical procedure, how the media and our environment impact on our decisions, and pointers for a 'normal' birth. The article perfectly underlines how problems for a potentially normal birth start with fear and anxiety and escalate into a unpleasant reality.

Caesarean Section