Antenatal Services
"The circle of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we're weak and sing with us when we are strong." Sark
Feeling confident and empowered to make choices for you and your baby begins with gaining knowledge in the antenatal period.
Angela's desire is to provide you with objective, research based information and the knowledge and confidence to follow your choices. Whether you are a first time mum or have had previous births that left you feeling that you need more support this time, her services will be specifically tailored to your needs.
See the list below of areas Angela can support you with:
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The physiology of labour
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Vaginal birth
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Hospital/ home birth
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Water birth
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Assisted birth
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Caesarean birth
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Induction of labour
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Breathing techniques
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Coping strategies
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How your partner and/ or Doula can best support you
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Massage
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Positions
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Pain relief
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Delivery of placenta - actively managed versus physiological third stage
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The golden hour - breastfeeding
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Delayed cord clamping
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Breast/ bottle feeding
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Bath demonstration
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Nappy & dressing demonstration
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Equipment, baby items needed/ worth investing in
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Necessities for your hospital bag - for you, your partner and baby
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Supplies for home birth
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Sleep positions, safety and cot death
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Suggestions for baby proofing your home
