Making decisions about your maternity care
This article explains your right to make decisions about the care you want during your pregnancy, birth and afterwards. It also suggests approaches th… Read more…
AIMS does not give medical advice. These pages provide evidence-based information to help people make decisions about their maternity care. AIMS Helpline volunteers will be happy to provide further information and support. Please email helpline@aims.org.uk or ring 0300 365 0663.
This article explains your right to make decisions about the care you want during your pregnancy, birth and afterwards. It also suggests approaches th… Read more…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGJBKWLVGtw Niniejsza ulotka informacyjna ma pomóc Ci w podjęciu decyzji dotyczących opieki, jaką będziesz otrzymywać… Read more…
You are likely to meet many different people when you are pregnant, giving birth and afterwards. Some specialise in maternity and others work in other… Read more…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6wpNE1R1R4 Zapewne spotkasz wiele różnych osób w czasie ciąży, porodu, a także później. Niektóre z nich specjalizują… Read more…
AIMS provides information regarding pregnancy and birth related topics and supports people to navigate the maternity services (including making compla… Read more…
AIMS provides information regarding pregnancy and birth related topics and supports people to navigate the maternity services (including making compla… Read more…
Introduction One concern many people have about having their labour induced is that it might increase their chance of having a caesarean. The main rea… Read more…
What are freebirth and unassisted childbirth? There is no specific definition of freebirth, but broadly speaking, a person freebirths when they intent… Read more…
What are Vaginal Exams? During labour, it is normal NHS policy to offer vaginal examinations, sometimes called a VE. It is important to know that they… Read more…
This page is intended to explain in outline the situations where induction of labour might be offered, what it might involve and what options you have… Read more…
There is information about your right to a homebirth in our book AIMS Guide to Your Rights in Pregnancy & Birth (principal author Emma Ashworth.) You… Read more…
What rights and protections are pregnant women and people entitled to during pregnancy and birth? The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that:… Read more…
Many things can affect how you will experience the sensations of labour and there are various options to help you cope and manage your labour. Some of… Read more…
Introduction The decision on where to give birth is a personal one and there is no right or wrong choice. As with any decision, you may find it helpfu… Read more…
What is quantitative research? There are two main types of research study: quantitative and qualitative (though some studies use a mixture of these me… Read more…
Why is a baby’s heartbeat monitored? Monitoring a baby’s heartbeat during labour aims to help to assess the baby’s well-being and to see how well she… Read more…
About Caesarean Birth Caesarean surgery is lifesaving for some mothers and babies, and avoids problems for others. But in many cases it is not clear t… Read more…