Birth Centres, with Issy Bourton

This episode is essential listening if you’re trying to decide whether to labour in a birth centre or midwife-led unit.I’m exploring everything birth centres, with my friend, midwife, Issy Bourton. Issy and I look at what a birth centre/midwife-led unit is, how your experience there can differ from a hospital birth, what you can expect to happen during your labour, how to request a birth centre labour if you are not low risk, and transferring to a labour ward.For more information about speaking to your consultant midwife about out of guidelines care plans see Series 1 Episode 12 Birthing Outside of Guidelines with Guest, Midwife Rebecca SavageYou can follow Issy on Instagram @issythemidwifePlease subscribe, rate and review, so we can get this vital info to as many parents-to-be as we can!______________________This episode is sponsored byiCandyVisit  https://discover.icandyworld.com/birth-ed to shop my favourite pushchairs!Follow iCandy on IG and/or TikTok for helpful advice and ‘hints & tips’ too!https://www.tiktok.com/@icandyworldhttps://www.instagram.com/icandyworlduk/The Bump Plan - visit thebumpplan.com/birthed-pregnancy to access:Free 45 minute Pregnancy WorkoutFree Online Active Pregnancy MasterclassAn exclusive 20% discount code to join The Bump Plan PregnancyPREGNANCY PLAN: Offers personalised prenatal workouts, uniquely filmed during Hollie Grant's own pregnancy. This distinctive approach allows clients to progress through their pregnancy alongside Hollie, enhancing trust and relatability. It includes trimester-specific workouts, an educational hub, live classes, and a supportive community. Prices: £35/month, £180 for 6 months, £240 annually, with a 7-day free trial._____________________________Hear More from Birth-edJoin the Birth-ed Online Course https://birth-ed.co.uk/online-course-2Join the BUMP CLUB FREE https://birth-ed.co.uk/bump-clubFollow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/birth_ed/Sign up to The Birth-ed MethodSupport the show