We used to believe that once a woman had one baby by caesarean section birth, she would automatically need to have caesareans for all future babies.  But for the last few years this theory has been turned on its head. The general advice is for women who are planning to have more than two children to consider a VBAC. This is because of the associated risks with repeated caesarean sections.

One of the joys of being pregnant is to feel our baby’s movements.  But it can seem a long wait until those first little flutters make themselves clear. At first, it’s common to feel uncertain about what their movements feel like.  Early in the second trimester, lots of mothers say they’re not sure if they’ve felt their baby moving, but are open to the possibility that they may have.

In my practice as a clinical psychologist, parents often say to me that there’s nothing they can do to help their crying baby.  While you may not be able to stop the crying, there are absolutely things you can do – things to help your baby feel safe and reassured.

Mindfulness is beautifully simple. When you bring your awareness to the present moment - the sensations in your body, your thoughts and emotions, the information coming through via your senses - you’re being mindful.