Kati Edwards

Birth Educator, Doula, #GroovyBumps Leader, Founder Of Born To The Beat, Poet, Speaker, KG Hypnobirthing Teacher Trainer, Drummer, Proud mama

[Associate Professor Tanya Capper @tanya_capper]

I am unable to participate in the UK #marchwithmidwives vigils today as I’m sadly on the other side of the world 🌎.
But I would certainly be there if I could 💪
#midwifery #midwives #NHS

[International Confederation of Midwives @world_midwives]

On Sunday, vigils will be taking place in 72 different locations in the UK to promote professional autonomy and working conditions for #midwives.

ICM supports initiatives like @midwivesmarch in their efforts to strengthen #midwifery and women’s #SRHR. We stand with you ✊

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

Teaching KGH today with midwife Maureen Collins. Standing with the midwives! #MarchWithMidwives
No free speech about issues! fear of reprisal; lack of autonomy 4 midwives, increasing medicalised processes without evidence of improving outcomes, the underfunding and understaffing

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

I absolutely love this sentence and it's good to know when you're in labour. Staying relaxed is key.

There were times, during the births of my own children, that the power of the surges took me to the edge of what I thought I could handle.

The more you relax, the less it hurts.

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

This was actually my favourite affirmation during both of my own labours.

There were times the power of the surges took me to the edge of what I thought I could handle but I kept coming back to this affirmation.

Think of it as a tool to help keep you relaxed and focused.

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[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

An affirmation to remind you to breathe calmly, deeply and evenly during labour.

Concentrating on the breath cannot be underestimated during labour to help keep your mind and your muscles relaxed.

PS Bookings taken for 1:1 Hypnobirthing KGH and my March GROUP HYPNOBIRTHING (KGH

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

If we don't highlight this issue, we are at risk of losing natural birth all together.

In 2011, when I gave birth to my first daughter 'naturally', i.e. without medication or intervention, I was told by the midwives, I was told by the NHS (who were brilliant btw) that it was act

[Evita Fernandez @evitafernandez6]

A call for midwives who want to make a difference- be part of history in the making- join us-watch video @sheena_byrom @indiek1 @FrankaCadee @Mayra_K11 @Stringer4Kate @JennytheM @Humanisingbirth @hannahdahlen

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

@rachellucie It’s being renovated and there are plans and a Crowdfunder set up to turn it into an arts centre https://t.co/X7BI4ykxCA

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

The #GroovyBumps Campaign launches this week for #pregnant #women helping them have fun, learn helpful #Dance moves for labour, connect and prepare for a #positivebirth experience. Sign up at https://t.co/bC7RP0DajY

[Maternity Action @MaternityAction]

A care worker 28 weeks pregnant was told to go home due to the risk of #Covid. Sent home on no pay, w/o a risk assessment or offered alternative work. Read our legal officer Rhiannon Maddocks' blog on our casework. #MothersWork #ukemplaw #maternityrights

https://t.co/pIPVLCrbGJ

[💕Sheena Byrom she/her 💕 @sheena_byrom]

PLEASE SHARE this important @babysbornbetter SURVEY @QuashieMichelle @millihill @Mumologist @birthrightsorg @birth_better @AIMS_online @MumsnetTowers @Netmums @KatiBYIL @KingsMvp @MaryNewburn1 @WestCumbriaMVP @GreenwichMSLC @ReadingMVP @MVPCentralLancs @nct

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

The #GroovyBumps Campaign launches this week for #pregnant #women helping them have fun, learn helpful #Dance moves for labour, connect and prepare for a #positivebirth experience. Sign up at https://t.co/bC7RP0DajY

[Byrom&Byrom Midwives @byromandbyrom]

🏠@AnnaTheMidwife shares insights from her MSc- exploring midwives' experiences of supporting complex homebirths or 'out of guideline' homebirths. With growing demand and sitting within a human rights framework it is important to learn how to support these choices 4/10

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

There are many maternity services that are now putting out their stats on how many babies have been born, their Caesarian rates, Induction rates, how many babies born at home and to be honest, I'm constantly shocked at the stats because so few people are experiencing normal birth

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

Being prepared is key but so many women have no idea they can prepare or why they might.

It really does make a difference.

Get in touch. I have a new booking system so people can book me to help them prepare for their baby's birth more easily

https://t.co/OVJmBeIT3E

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

I love this affirmation. When the surges get strong, it's good to know we can do it. There may be a phase or 3 where we have self-doubt. That's normal. They don't call it labour for nothing but keep breathing. You can do it!

#birthyouinlove #hypnobirthing #kghypnobirthing #bornt

[Kati Edwards @KatiBYIL]

OK this might be a bit much for a Thursday afternoon but it is true that if we give birth what it needs to thrive then it is far more likely to do just that.

#birthyouinlove #hypnobirthing #kghypnobirthing #borntothebeat #BTTB #pregnancydance #pregnancyfitness #meditation #impre