Postpartum like a Honeymoon
They say everyone wants to hold baby, but who is there to hold mum? During these times mothers are so overlooked. They're left in limbo...
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Birth Prep Like Your Wedding Day
It always breaks my heart when I hear of women going into birth with no preparation. This day will stay with you and your birth partner...
6 Easy Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You
Something I share with all my clients is very practical, specific ways your Birth Partner can support you. Going into birth knowing they...
It takes a village... {Part 2}
Everyone wants to hold baby, but who's there to hold you? Before having your baby is worth thinking about who you've got around you,...
It takes a village... {Part 1}
Have you ever heard of the saying: "Birthing is the easy part, there's no epidural to motherhood." Sounds scary doesn't it?! But let's...
Why is Breech considered to be dangerous?
Until the year 2000, breech babies were birthed normally. In 2000 a study called the Hannah Trial reached its conclusion. The findings of...
Let's Talk Estimated Due Dates
Do you know what percentage of babies come on their Due Date? Go on, take a guess.... It's 4%. That's right! That means a whopping 96%...
What Do You Know about Epidurals?
Epidurals...they're a bit like marmite when it comes to birth. Some people love them, others hate them. More often than not, many have...
Hypnobirthing is for C-sections too...
One of the biggest misunderstandings of hypnobirthing is that it is for women wanting a natural, pain-free, birth. While that's true to...
When to make your way to hospital.
Without a doubt the most common question I get from new mums is: "How do I know when I'm ready to go to hospital?" There are many signs...
What is Breech position?
Until you get to the last stages of pregnancy, as a new mother you don't give much thought for your baby's position, well I didn't...
What is an Apgar Score?
If this is your first pregnancy or your first time on an antenatal class you may hear folk talk about The Apgar Score, and wonder what...
Psst, wanna know the real reason the Duchess of Cambridge did Hypnobirthing?
I am a huge royalist, I mean HUGE! And it was music to my ears when my mate Kate, ahem the Duchess of Cambridge, confirmed she used...
Tongue-Tie & Me
Not long ago BBC News published a story headlining "Babies 'don't need tongue-tie surgery to feed'". This is an issue I know only too...
Sonny's Birth Film
Here's a film that captured Sonny's arrival.
Sonny's Birth Story
At 34 weeks the baby was diagnosed breech (not ideal for a hypno birthing Mama) but worse things could happen, I know! My first son...
What is a Gentle C-section?
I've had a lot of questions gentle c-sections recently. Many of you haven't even heard of it, and if that's you, that's okay. Neither had...
How to Choose a Hypnobirthing Course
By Samantha Bevington You’ve heard whispers in the air that hypnobirthing is worth exploring, but a quick google leaves you baffled. With...
Birth Photos you're gonna love...
The annual competition by International Association of Professional Birth Photographers celebrates the beauty of birth and the skill of...
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