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Reclaimed Birth with Hannah

UK Christian private midwife, calm birth teacher & birth trauma counsellor. Covering Yorkshire & East Midlands.

23/03/2026

I’ll never build this work on saying yes to everyone.

Because the women I care for deserve more than that.

Private midwifery isn’t about fitting in as many clients as possible — it’s about protecting the time, space and presence each woman receives.

Sometimes that means saying no. And I’m okay with that ❤️

DM me if this is the kind of care you've been searching for 🥰

20/03/2026

Being raised by a midwife is… a little different 🤭

In our house, birth isn’t something mysterious or scary. It’s normal. It’s talked about. It’s celebrated.

My children are growing up:
– knowing how their bodies work
– unafraid of birth
– genuinely excited when a baby is on the way

And I don’t take that lightly. Because so many women I meet have grown up with the opposite—
fear, silence, or stories that shaped birth into something to dread.

This is what it can look like instead.

A generation who sees birth as something beautiful 😍

What did you grow up believing about birth? Let me know in the comments.

18/03/2026

Well you certainly don't have to be to contact an independent midwife.

I love celebrating every step of the journey with you. The planning, finding out your pregnant & walking the whole journey with you.

I know I am so privileged to be invited into this journey & I do not hold it lightly.

If you're thinking about planning a pregnancy, send me a DM to see how I could support you 🥰

13/03/2026

Last part of my mini series on s*x in pregnancy.

This time I'm talking about or***ms! Let's be real, this is a fundamental cornerstone to an enjoyable s*xual relationship with your husband.

But I also understand parents being concerned about inadvertently causing harm.

Thankfully that's highly unlikely, as with anything in pregnancy, if you are experiencing any symptoms that are causing worry, please contact your care provider.

Are there any other questions that have been keeping you up at night that you want answers to? Feel free to comment or DM me & I will do my best to answer them ❤️

*xinpregnancy *xtalk ***ms

12/03/2026

Part 2 of my mini series on s*x in pregnancy.

This one is about the safety of s*x during pregnancy. This one is often asked by dads.

Just like I mentioned in part 1 yesterday about how libido can fluctuate for women in pregnancy. The same is true for men! Frequently this is associated with concerns over hurting the baby, especially towards the end of pregnancy.

***Important note on low lying placentas too***

Most women will not know where their placenta is positioned until the anomaly scan (if you choose to have one).

Regardless if you notice any vaginal bleeding in pregnancy, it's important to contact your care provider for advice. Especially if you know that you have a negative blood group.

Was hurting your baby during s*x something that you or your partner worried about in pregnancy?

11/03/2026

This is part one of a mini series of common questions about s*x in pregnancy.

Fernandez-Carrasco et al (2024) looked at 19 studies that assessed libido experiences in pregnancy. Most found that there was a decline in libido, but some found an increase. There was also a common pattern of decline in the first trimester, increase in the second & decline again in the third.

What does this mean? Changes in libido in pregnancy are completely normal! The fact that different studies found different things, mean there is no one "normal". All experiences are valid.

I think it's important to be able to talk candidly about topics like s*x with your care provider. If it's a question going round your mind, you should be able to ask it to someone who will give you an evidence based answer, without judgement.

If you don't feel like you can ask these questions, are they the right midwife for you?

If you feel comfortable sharing, it'd be great to hear about your experience on libido in pregnancy. Let's get rid of the taboo, only fear can thrive there!

*xinpregnancy *xtalk *xtoo

06/03/2026

80% of mums stop breastfeeding their babies before they want to.

I have always said that this is a failing of us as health practitioners NOT a failing of mothers.

Postnatal care is THE most squeezed area within the NHS. Ask any NHS midwife and they will tell you it is true. Not because they don't want to give the support that is needed, but because they are being stretched in a million different directions & unfortunately don't have the time.

I am so fortunate that I do have time, in abundance, for my clients. All appointments are a minimum of 1 hour long.

Postnatally if there are any concerns around feeding (breast or bottle) I will stay to support / observe a feed, so I can provide tailored support for your situation.

If, like this mum, you know that you want to prioritize you & your baby & make sure the support is there when you need it, send me a message ❤️

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