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tracylgooding
Jul 19, 20223 min read
Your Pregnancy Does Not Have A Best Before Date!
Lets talk about EDD. (Estimated Due Dates). Where did they come from? Well, back in the 19th century, Franz Naegle, a German...
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tracylgooding
Apr 4, 20222 min read
Hypnobirthing
WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING? Hypnobirthing focuses on using words in a positive way. As we grow and develop we learn to be fearful when faced...
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Doula Tracy
Mar 2, 20223 min read
HOME BIRTHS
If you are #pregnant and are thinking about a #homebirth then this blog could help you to make the right decision for you and your #baby....
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Doula Tracy
Feb 7, 20222 min read
Shoulder Dystocia
What Is Shoulder Dystocia? Once baby's head has been born the shoulder gets stuck. This occurs in 1/200 births. Midwives and...
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Doula Tracy
Jan 14, 20222 min read
Pregnancy and Risk: The Facts.
1. Length of Pregnancy. Due dates are estimates. There is a wealth of evidence that suggests there are huge variations in length of...
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Doula Tracy
Jan 3, 20223 min read
Biomechanics for Birth. How your pelvis and baby work together.
What is Biomechanics? Biomechanics is a method of using techniques to support the pelvis and baby to work together for baby's birth....
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Doula Tracy
Dec 16, 20212 min read
FEAR in PREGNANCY
How are you feeling? Worries and fears in pregnancy are experienced by up to 80% of pregnant women. So, feeling anxious and worried is...
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Doula Tracy
Nov 28, 20213 min read
Vaginal Exams
Vaginal Exams are, at best, offered during labour, but usually women are told they need to have a VE to assess how their labour is...
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Doula Tracy
Nov 8, 20213 min read
INDUCTION of LABOUR
In the UK today approximately 25-30% of labours are induced. There are some very valid reasons for induction, but all too often an...
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Doula Tracy
Nov 4, 20213 min read
BIRTHING YOUR PLACENTA
After you have laboured and birthed your new born, your work isn't done! The next stage of your labour is to birth your placenta. HOW DO...
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Doula Tracy
Nov 3, 20211 min read
Shall I have a Water Birth?
We all know how relaxing and soothing a warm bath can be, perhaps with a candle lit and soft music playing! What are the benefits of a...
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Doula Tracy
Nov 2, 20211 min read
Doula Life
Welcome to My Doula World A blog all about pregnancy, hypnobirthing, home births, hospital and mid-wife led births and all that comes...
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