Hi everyone, feel like my bum hasn't touched a seat in days, things are a bit manic and even started to panic a bit about bump as it hadn't been moving much....that is untill I go to bed and he goes manic, so I know everything is ok and I really need to slow down!
just trying to catch up with everything:
Penguinette: have read some rave reviews of the epi no in midwifery journals but all the research seems to have been done out of the UK and therefore I have seen no real evidence of them working across the board for all women. That said I do know an Independent Midwife from the south of the UK who reports good results with the women she has cared for who used them.
Babydriver, glad the parcel got to you ok, it's always good to get feedback about products, I was thinking about stocking the Green Baby vests etc as Cut 4 Cloth are more expensive and it does seem to put people off, however if the quality isn't as good then I will stick to what I have.
Moosma, I know it's a bit late but have you tried Yeast Raiders or Acidophillus for thrush, it's a prebiotic in capsual form so doesn't have all the added sugar that a lot of the probiotic drinks have that can cause thrush to thrive.
Titchy, raspberry leaf tea works on the uterus by toning it and probably causing braxton hicks, it will not send you into labour but can make your labour shorter as your contractions are more effective. It has no effect on the cervix.
DCMY, yes I do stock Bamboo nappies, eco wise they are great as bamboo does not need a pesticide to grow and is a very sustainable plant. They are lovely and soft but can take forever to dry if you are hanging them to dry in this weather. If you want any advice just drop me an email via the website. Good to hear baby has turned, I was out yesterday evening for a breech consultation appointment for another Independent midwife who has a client at 36 weeks with a breech presenting baby, showed her how to use the moxa and as my bump is stuck firmly breech at 34+ weeks I am going to give it a go myself this week along with pulsatilla, am I the only one left with a stubborn breech now??!!
It's great to see so many people trying out or already using cloth nappies, Snugglebunny, I agree with what everyone has said, don't be loyal to any one nappy, it's often a combination of a few that will be the best eg a bigger more absorbant one for nights, maybe with a fleece or wool wrap, you may fnd that prefolds and a wrap are great for when you are in the house and prefolds are dirt cheap and maybe an all in one for when you are out so it's quick to change and you have less to take out. See if your council offers any incentives, either a voucher or money back. The 10 Motherease pack sounds like a fantastic deal for a council freebie! If you want some advice again I would be happy to help, just drop me an email and iff there isn't anyone local to do a nappy demo I could try and sort out a demo by post where you could look at a few nappies and then send them back for a refund if they aren't what you want.