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any people do not know there is an alternative to NHS care. According to the Midwives Rules, all midwives must support you in your choices even if they disagree with your choice. Sometimes this is difficult, ie if you want a home water birth when expecting twins. You will not fit the NHS policy re being “Normal”. But it can and does happen but you may have to fight for what you want.
Independent midwives believe that giving birth is part of a continuum, a life event and that supportive, enabling midwifery helps keep everything normal. They believe that care and birth at home is
Sleeping and nap time tips
leeping and nap times are really important for both your baby and you! We hope these tips will give you the very best baby snoozes!!
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• If your baby finds a bath stimulating, bathe them in the morning; if they find it relaxing, include it as part of the bedtime routine.
• Dress your baby for day and night time - make it part of the evening bedtime routine to change clothes, so your baby is prepared for sleep.
• Distinguish between daytime naps and night time sleep by closing curtains at night time and dimly light the bedroom (if at all); daytime naps should be in a light room.
• Time your daytime outings so that longer car journeys coincide with nap times and visits or activities are at livelier times.
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usually best for everyone but back up help and intervention in hospital is sometimes necessary.
They can help you source unbiased information and form an equal partnership with you, offering professional advice, friendly support and prompt referral to other health care specialist, if required.
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