Resources
Birth & labour resources
Gentle, practical guides to help you feel calm and prepared, written with care by a Southport midwife and mum.
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How to Use a TENS Machine in Labour: Pad Placement, Settings and Timing
Where to place the pads, when to start, and how to work the settings and boost button, so you feel confident using your TENS machine when labour begins.
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The Best TENS Machine for Labour: Obstetric vs Standard
Standard TENS or obstetric TENS? A midwife compares them, explains the features that actually matter in labour, and why the Elle TENS is our pick.
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Your Third-Trimester Birth Prep Checklist
Everything to sort in your final trimester, from appointments and your birth plan to packing, baby prep and comfort tools, in one calm checklist.
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First-Time Mum's Tips and Tricks for Labour
The practical, honest labour tips a midwife would share with a first-time mum, from getting your head right to comfort tricks that genuinely help.
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A First-Time Mum's Guide to Coping with Early Labour at Home
How to recognise early labour, stay calm and comfortable at home, and know exactly when it's time to head in.
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TENS vs Gas vs Epidural: Comparing Your Labour Pain Relief Options
A clear, balanced look at three of the most common labour pain relief options, how each works, the pros and cons, and how to choose.
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Labour TENS Machines: A Natural, Drug-Free Comfort Option
What a labour TENS machine is, how it works, and how to know if one is right for you, from a midwife and mum.
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Pain Relief Options for Birth: A Gentle Guide
From natural comfort measures to medical options, a calm overview of the ways you can stay comfortable and manage pain during labour.
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What to Pack in Your Labour Bag: A Midwife's Checklist
Not sure what to pack? A practical, midwife-approved checklist for your labour bag, for you, your baby and your support person.
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