Ever Considered a Home Birth?

I wrote an article for Parent.ie on homebirth recently based on a massive study saying home birth is safer than hospital births:

http://parent.ie/ever-considered-homebirth/

Welcome to Natal Gazing

I am softly launching my new logo today and slowly organising all of my antenatal information in one place. I will attempt to build up this website into a collection of articles, handouts, key information and support for those having embarking on having babies.

Natal Gazing is a space for sharing thoughts, feelings, articles and research about birth and beyond.  

I wish you very well in your journey of motherhood and if I can help you in any way, do get in touch. 

Warm regards
Amy

Here's a bit about me: Amy Vickers

Thanks to the wonderful artist Emily Rainsford Ryan from thenest.ie for creating my lovely new Natal Gazing logo. 

Lessons learnt after post-natal depression

Insightful article about common lessons learnt from post-natal depression:

1. I am doing too much.
2. I need to take better care of myself.
3. I am too critical of myself.
4. I can readjust my expectations of myself.
5. I can accept myself even though I am not (nor will I ever be) perfect.

Read more here: http://www.aberdeennews.com/life/lessons-to-learn-from-postpartum-depression/article_a31601c5-94de-5331-8ace-79f1df7f9fcd.html#.U741W8kY11I.facebook

Home birth is the VIP option

Great article in mainstream British media about home birth being the VIP labour option. 

"Contrary to popular belief, women who opt for home births aren't trying to show off or prove anything, says journalist Beverley Turner, who's given birth twice in her house. 

She busts the myths and explains the proper benefits. Read the full article here:

 Http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/10826773/Home-births-Ladies-home-births-really-are-the-VIP-labour-option.html?fb