Category Archives: Hospital birth

Big Sister, Little Sister

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A little catch up from last week. This amazing Mum considered her options when plans changed, and chose the birth that felt safest for her and her little girl. She had support of our wonderful colleagues at The Royal Surrey. We are privileged to continue her postnatal care at home, along with this very proud big sister! #birthisamazingwhereverithappens

Across the Finish Line!

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A little catch up today – September has been living up to its reputation, with a busy few weeks, as the team have had the privilege of supporting these wonderful growing families. The Pandemic may have prevented this lovely couple from attending Ascot as planned this year, but they still crossed a finish line of their own! This amazing Mum was supported by us in labour and then by our colleagues at The Royal Surrey Maternity unit to welcome her baby boy. #BirthisAmazingWhereeveritHappens

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

Made with love

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alt text: hand painted wall mural of a cute cartoon style penguin, holding on to a light purple/pink balloon floating among stylised clouds

‪This incredible mum navigated her options to safely birth her baby with our @RSCH_Maternity colleagues and we still have the privilege of supporting her in these precious early days. #continuity #BirthIsAmazingWhereverItHappens #HandpaintedHome ‬

Bittersweet

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alt text: close up picture of the sole of a newborn baby’s foot resting on a white waffle blanket, the second foot can just be seen just out of focus at the top of the picture

It was a bittersweet day today saying goodbye to this lovely family who birthed their baby at the start of the month with our RSH colleagues. We have been privileged to support them throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period. #continuity

Birth Partners

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alt text: a fireplace with no hearth is filled with chopped firewood. I’m front sits a small glass vase containing some hand made paper flowers and a greetings card that reads “bouncing baby boy”

In the early hours of Sunday the team had the pleasure of supporting this amazing mum as she birthed her first baby speedily in to the world and in to her partners awaiting hands. #HomeBirthJustHappened #HomeBirth #Primip #FirstTimeMum