Welcome to Beyond the Bump
Maternity system within in the UK
Informed Consent
Birth Options
Thinking about your previous birth(s)
How a birth debrief can help you
Labour Language
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Birth (VBAC)
Hormones in Birth
Pre-labour
Braxton Hicks
How labour can start - Waters Breaking
How labour can start - Contractions
Medical Induction
Fetal Monitoring
Natural Induction Techniques
Latent Phase of Labour
Coping Strategies
Established Labour
When to go into hospital / your birthing space
Cervical Dilation / Vaginal Examinations
Pain Relief
Creating a Birth Space
Birth Positions
Transition & Pushing
Second stage of labour
Delivering your baby
Assisted Birth
Immediately after birth
Delivering the Placenta
Optimal and Delayed Cord Clamping
What to do with your placenta
How birth partners can support your birth
Birth Mapping
Caesarean Births
Your options during a Caesarean Birth
How birth partners can support you through your Caesarean Section
After your Caesarean Birth
Caesarean Birth - Birth Plan
Packing your birth bag for your Caesarean Section
Recovering from your Caesarean Section
Postnatal support after your Caesarean Birth
Bleeding after birth
Physical recovery from your vaginal birth, tears & stiches
Managing the 4th Trimester with Older Children
Postpartum Mental Health
Postnatal Checks - Your 6 week GP check
Useful things to discuss prior to baby's arrival
Baby proofing your relationship
The Golden Hour
Vitamin K
Newborn Checks & Appointments
Baby's Umbilical Cord
Dressing your baby
Changing a nappy & baby poo
Baby Sleep & Safe Sleep Guidelines
Bathing your baby
Introducing Pets to your Baby
NICU / SCBU
