by Your Private Midwife | Feb 27, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
Women have the absolute right to choose where they give birth and who supports them. That’s not up for debate. It’s not something a hospital “allows.” It’s not a privilege granted by maternity policies. It’s a fundamental right. Yet, in modern maternity...
by Your Private Midwife | Feb 20, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
More Than You Think! For years, women were stuck squeezing into underwear designed for them but not by them. We endured rolling waistbands, rib poking bones, underwires, mystery seams, and the sheer audacity of fabric that dug into places it had no business digging...
by Your Private Midwife | Feb 9, 2025 | The Bailey Blog
If you’ve ever been in labour (or even just googled anything about birth ), you’ve probably heard the phrase: “You’re X centimetres dilated.” And if you’re anything like most people, you immediately start doing the math in your head, trying to predict exactly when...
by Your Private Midwife | Dec 13, 2024 | The Bailey Blog
Congratulations-you’re pregnant! Now what? Whether this is your first rodeo or you’ve been down this road before, discovering you’re expecting can bring a mix of emotions: excitement, nerves, and a thousand questions. As a private midwife specialising in curated,...
by Your Private Midwife | Nov 25, 2024 | The Bailey Blog
The benefits of hiring a doula as part of your birth team. What does Doula mean? The word doula comes from the Greek word doulē, the meaning of which translates to female helper or maidservant. What does a doula do during pregnancy? Doulas do not provide clinical care...
