
Blog
September 14, 2017
Sometimes you can be faced with choices even before your labour begins.
I know induction can be a big fear for lots of couples, but it isn't then end of the road.
Induction can be suggested for going past your guess date or for medical reasons as Ruth describes here.
This is a wonderful birth story which demonstrates the power of knowledge and how this lovely couple pulled out all the stops to navigate their way through.
Grab a cuppa and enjoy...
Our son Sebastian was born on Tuesday 28th March this year (2017) weighing 6lb 15oz with really dark hair (inherited from my husband not me!).
It was the most amazing experience and I feel incredibly emotional and proud of what my body did.
Was it how I'd 'planned'?
No, but I felt in control and that my preferences were listened to and respected.
Sebastian was born 6 days before his estimated date by induction.
I had high blood pressure which after days of treatment and an overnight stay in hospital wasn't being controlled so it was strongly r...