Louise is a Registered Midwife, founder of Let's Talk Birth and Baby and the face behind Instagram's The Honest Midwife. Louise has worked in health settings for the past 30 years, the majority of which have been working in children and family settings.
Trying for a baby, pregnancy, birth and becoming a parent are all amazing milestones in our lives and Louise feels privileged that her job is to make you feel as special, well informed and supported as possible.
Let’s Talk Birth and Baby website - https://www.letstalkbirthandbaby.co.uk/
We have asked Louise, @thehonestmidwife, to share her recommend top tips to follow to prepare both mentally & physically for the delivery of your little one.
Not all tongue ties are the same and the severity and how much of an impact they have on feeding varies. This article covers the most common questions asked when it comes to the diagnosis of tongue tie.
Forget what you might have seen on television and in films, most births don’t start with a huge gush of water, crippling pains and a dramatic rush to hospital. This article covers the first telltale signs that you may be entering the early stages of labour!
Talking to your baby during pregnancy is a great way of bonding with your unborn child, The Honest midwife shares the benefits to you, your baby, and your partner.
From missed periods to morning sickness, The Honest Midwife shares the most common early pregnancy symptoms that you should look out for if you're trying for a baby.
This week in October is baby loss awareness week, kindly Louise has shared her own experience and trauma of losing a child during pregnancy. This topic may be very upsetting for those who have also experienced the loss of a child.
Navigating sleep deprivation is an important part of parenting as too little sleep can really have an impact on your health and wellbeing. Louise runs through how to navigate your sleep once your little one has arrived.
The latch is so important and understanding the physiology of it is a great leap in the right direction towards a successful and beneficial partnership between Mum and baby.