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30th July 2010
Author: Lesley Crewe
We have a number of Midwifery students that come and visit the Private Birth Centre so that they can get an insight into what we offer and how we differ from the care provided within the NHS.
One student explains how their week went...
"Observing the care provided to women and discovering what is on offer to woman who wish to receive care from the midwives at the birth centre has be extremely valuable. This placement has enabled me to see a different side to maternity care, than that offered within the NHS."
On alternative therapies the student said:
"I believe hypnosis to be a very powerful method to prepare women for their labour and birth, and also to be an effective alternative to analgesia in labour. I am also interested in aromatherapy and massage and would like to know more about which oils are safe to use in pregnancy and what effects they have on women."
The Private Birth Centre in partnership with Expectancy Ltd run courses on Complementary Therapies in Pregnancy and Childbirth. Topics include:
Hypnosis
Aromatherapy
Reflexology
Contact us at the Centre on 01606 871770 for more details
23rd July 2010
Author: Lesley Crewe
We have just finalised the ad for our Smooth Radio campaign, due to run for 2 weeks starting at the end of Aug/September 2010. It's been a long time since we marketed ourselves across the air waves and the first time since we became 'Private Birth Centre'. Listen out for our 30 second ad on Smooth Radio Northwest 100.4FM and let us know what you think!
28th June 2010
Author: Tracy Thomas
We have been in negotiations with a TV company this week, they are very interested in working with us to develop an exciting programme about 'Natural Birth Options' - how very exciting!
24th June 2010
Author: Tracy Thomas
We have been in discussions with a local NHS hospital to work in partnership to offer Cord Blood Services to all women booked at their unit. We are very happy that all women will have information provided to them about this amazing service.
10th June 2010
Author: Tracy Thomas
We are really happy to see many more families visiting us at the PBC during our "drop-in sessions". Here, they can discuss feeding issues with our midwives and enjoy the company of other new local mums and their children.