Monthly Archives: August 2020

Just the beginning …

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alt text: print of quote “You are my happy ending” in black grey and red ink framed in a black wooden frame with a cream mount sits in a wooden shelf surrounded with fairy lights.

Yesterday the team spent a perfect afternoon supporting these experienced parents as they welcomed their little one earthside at #home in the pool.

Swapping the Simpoh- Ayer for an English Rose

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alt text: A brightly coloured canvas of rich blues, greens, reds and purples, depicting flowers native to Brunei hangs on a light grey wall

Today the team waved a fond fairwell to this lovely family as we handed their care on to their local health visiting team.

It was a pleasure to support these experienced parents as they planned for and welcomed their third child in to the world in their new UK home #homebirthhappens

Welcoming committee

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alt text: Large fluffy brown teddy bear,positioned on a grey fabric sofa, appears to hug smaller grey knitted elephant soft toy

There’s nothing quite like waking to the incredible news of another caseload baby arriving earthside over night with the support of the team. Three beautiful #homebirths (two in water) in 24hours!

This incredible mother welcomed her little boy earthside in the early hours of this morning at #home in the #pool #HomebirthJustHappened

Powered by ice cream

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alt text: slightly crumpled Selero ice cream box

Last week the team has the pleasure of supporting these first time parents welcome their little girl in to the world.

This particular arrival was powered by #icecream ! While labouring on one of the hottest days of the year this mum needed a little cooling energy boost! 30 minutes later her little one arrived earthside!

#homewaterbirth #Homebirthjusthappened

Surrey Hills

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alt text: graphic print of Devils Punch Bowl in a white frame sits on a dark polished counter. A small fluffy pink rabbit soft toy positioned in front obscuring the bottom right hand corner of the print

This morning the team had the pleasure of supporting this incredible experienced mum as she welcomed her second child earthside at #home in the #pool #HomebirthJustHappened #homewaterbirth

When life hands you lemons…

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alt text: midwife Lucy C stands in front of a brick wall andantes “when life gives you lemons” print. She is wearing a face mask, apron and blue surgical gloves. She is holding a week old baby with a think head of dark hair.

All births are special but it is a real privilege to support one of our wonderful @RSCH_Maternity colleagues through pregnancy, labour and postnatally.

Her beautiful week old daughter being held by named midwife Lucy C

Old Sport

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alt text: cute small dog peeks out of a grey and white chevron print tent

‪On Saturday we had the privilege of supporting the most incredible first time parents as they laboured at #home.

We also had the welcomed addition of the cutest #DoulaDog to the support team.

#BirthIsAmazingWhereverItHappens ‬#DogsAndHomebirth