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Your no-nonsense guide to questioning a “high risk” label in pregnancy

By midwivesinyourpocket.comPosted on 24 February 202624 February 2026Posted in 1st Trimester, Guide, PregnancyTagged 3rd trimester, pregnancyNo Comments

Being told your pregnancy is “high risk” does not mean you are powerless. And, importantly, it does not automatically remove your right to make decisions. Risk status is a clinical assessment – not a verdict on your body or your birth. You are still at the centre of every decision. Ask: What exactly makes me […]

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’ […]