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Gestational Diabetes: New study suggests women with well controlled diabetes are safe to deliver on the birth centre

By Yukie ChanPosted on 5 December 202426 February 2026Posted in 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Birth Planning, Labour & Birth, PregnancyNo Comments

Gestational Diabetes: New study suggests women with well controlled diabetes are safe to deliver on the birth centre. For decades, the diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) has often led to restrictive birthing options for women. Many are directed away from midwifery-led units, even when their condition is well-controlled, due to concerns about increased risks […]

The importance of having birth preferences in preparation for labour

By midwivesinyourpocket.comPosted on 8 February 202426 February 2026Posted in 2nd Trimester, 3rd Trimester, Birth Planning, Labour & Birth, PregnancyTagged birth plan, birth preferences, labour and delivery, preference, pregnancyNo Comments

The importance of having birth preferences in preparation for labour Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is an exciting time, but it can also be overwhelming. One important aspect of this preparation is thinking about your birth preferences. What is commonly referred to as a ‘birth plan’ we love to call ‘birth preferences’ […]