If you’re considering a water birth at Musgrove Park Hospital, you’re certainly not alone. More and more parents across Somerset are exploring gentler, more positive birth experiences, and water birth continues to be one of the most popular options for many pregnancies. As a former Midwife and Hypnobirthing coach supporting expectant families across Somerset, I…
WATER BIRTH – BRACKEN BIRTH CENTRE – HYPNOBIRTHING – FIRST TIME MUM Written by Kate At 40+4 weeks after 7 days of on and off contractions I made an informed decision to try a sweep. I felt aware of the risks and benefits and chose to go with it. Over the next 24 hours my…
WATER BIRTH – BRACKEN BIRTH CENTRE – HYPNOBIRTHING – FIRST TIME MUM Written by Roisin I had been having intermittent cramps and back ache for a few days and was unsure if I was in early labour or it was in my mind (!) so at my routine midwife appointment I did ask for a sweep but…
Written by Alice The final hour of labour and pushing was the most challenging part for me but I am really proud of myself for getting through it and having the confidence to listen to my body and move in ways that felt right to me. On Sunday morning at 41 + 3 weeks, I…
Written by Hailey I’m so excited to be able to share my story as I feel so positive about Luna’s birth thanks to all the hypnobirthing and relaxation preparation we did. Overall, we had a fairly straightforward pregnancy. A few growth scans towards the end measured her to be on the 97th centile but thankfully…
Written by Lucy. “I felt empowered and knowledgable about the whole experience which, even in my darkest moments, made all the difference and enabled me to have a very gentle, quiet and intervention free birth. I have no doubt that my birth would have looked very different without Mollie’s support and care. I have so…
Written by Theresa. “Labour for me whilst a lot quicker than expected, with the right preparation both physically and mentally meant the whole experience was so positive and whilst I don’t intend on doing it again, if I did I would not in the slightest be worried!” December the 12th I woke up hoping to…
First time mum / Homebirth / Hypnobirthing / Water birth Written by Amy 11.15pm – After a relaxing day pottering, I got ready for bed and told baby that I was ready when he was! I couldn’t believe it, but I immediately felt a popping sensation, followed by a sharp pain. It was like he had…
All went well with in my second pregnancy, but I did find it more challenging than my first (thanks to my small toddler!). However something that never wavered was how excited I was to give birth again. I was honestly looking forward to feeling those first twinges of labour.
I was pretty grouchy towards the end of this pregnancy. My first son was born at 39+1, so every day beyond that felt as though I was overdue.
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