Super mum in super hero run for Sheffield hospital charity

A super mum who gave birth to her second child using a birthing pool will use a hero themed fundraiser in June to raise cash for a major Sheffield Hospitals Charity appeal and highlight the benefits of a water birth.
Kim, with baby EdwinKim, with baby Edwin
Kim, with baby Edwin

Kim Martlew, aged 31, from Mosborough, was overwhelmed by the positive experience she had giving birth to second child Edwin in a birthing pool at the city’s Jessop Wing.

That’s why she made a Mother’s Day pledge to enter the Jessops Superhero event alongside husband Andy and her toddler sons in a bid to help even more women benefit from the soothing properties of water during labour.

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Kim said: “When I look back on my first labour with my eldest son, Jacob, I thought I was prepared. Even though I had taken part in antenatal classes I spent a lot of the birth tense and anxious between contractions, so tired myself out early on. The longer my labour went on the more tired I became and just mentally felt like I couldn’t do it.

“Edwin’s labour was so much different. As my contractions intensified the tens machine was less effective, but as soon as I got in the pool I was amazed at how much the water took the pain away.” Jessops Superheroes (formally Jessops Buggy Push), sponsored by Dutton International, is a 2.5k family walk which takes place on Sunday June 10 at Graves Park at 10.30am. There is a £15 minimum sponsorship for all who take part. Visit www.sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/superheroes email [email protected] or call 0114 226 7351 to register.