The Birth and Baby Space

27/02/2026

The lovely Joanne from baby loss charity joined us at baby cafe today to raise awareness of the support Sands offer.

It’s estimated 1 in 6 pregnancies in the UK will end in miscarriage and 13 babies die everyday shortly before, during or soon after birth. Thousands of parents and families are experiencing the heartbreak of pregnancy and baby loss every year in the UK.

Sands is the UK’s leading pregnancy and baby loss charity. They exist to support everyone touched by pregnancy loss or the death of a baby. Always.

If you would like more information or seeking support for you or someone you know please get in touch with Sands who can help at any stage 3 days, 3 weeks or 30 years after baby loss.

17/02/2026

If you are looking to visit the baby show in Glasgow on 17-19 April in the SECC then get a pair of FREE tickets using this code SECBBSPACE. I have 50 pairs to give away!

01/02/2026

🤰 A new Cochrane review covering more than 100 randomized clinical trials and over 30,000 women has highlighted the safety and effectiveness of 13 commonly used methods for inducing labour.

The findings show that while most induction methods are similarly effective, their safety differs depending on the clinical context, particularly for women without a previous caesarean section.

Highlights from the review:

🔍 No method clearly outperformed low‑dose vaginal misoprostol on major outcomes such as achieving vaginal birth within 24 hours.

🔍 Oxytocin with amniotomy was the most successful at achieving birth within 24 hours.

🔍 Mechanical methods (e.g., balloon catheters) were among the safest, reducing risks like uterine hyperstimulation.

🔍Evidence for women with previous C‑sections remains limited, highlighting an urgent research gap.

🔍 No methods were deemed unsafe enough to discontinue.

Researchers emphasize that while effectiveness matters, safety and context should guide clinical decisions, especially in low‑resource settings where availability and cost are key factors.

Read more here: https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/most-common-methods-inducing-labour-similarly-effective

30/01/2026

28/01/2026

We deserve better!

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24/01/2026

Danone is recalling Aptamil First Infant Formula because cereulide toxin has been found in the product. The product listed below is on sale in the UK.

17/01/2026

Our 2025 full year of UHW Maternity and Neonatal Service Activity.

14/01/2026

.healthyfamilies training completed! Working with families to improve infant nutrition creating a healthy, happy start for children!

Starting solids and weaning workshops coming soon! Watch this space!

05/01/2026

Kicking the new year off with a new blog of all the top things people ask during classes and the most asked about…..what to pack on a hospital bag! Check out my blog I’ll be updating new topics regularly!

https://www.thebirthandbabyspace.co.uk/post/guide-to-packing-your-maternity-hospital-bag-for-you-and-your-baby

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from my babies to yours!

03/11/2025

Last grandparents workshop of 2025! Hosted online on Monday 24 November at 8pm so you can get all the latest baby info and safety guidelines. Get the grannies signed up now!

Book your space and register for this free workshop at www.thebirthandbabyspace.co.uk

03/11/2025

Reading to your baby and the amazing science backing up the importance!