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Strength & toughness in birth and postpartum is all about your mind. These seven thinking points will help you to start building the strong mindset you’ll need for birth & beyond…
This is NOT going to tell you to sleep when the baby sleeps… but I will help you find some better ways to rest during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.
Every antenatal teacher and doula comes to birthwork carrying their own experiences & biases. Understanding how these can help you prepare for birth, may be the game-changer you’re looking for.
My favourite type of birth? Not homebirth, waterbirth, induction or caesarean. It’s the one you’re excited for and proud of, which is why my antenatal classes look like this…
Being on-call is the most exciting part of being a birth doula, but the background work, anticipation and diary balance change the rhythm of my daily life. Here’s how…
Birth statistics are vital when planning where to give birth in Cornwall; but they’re not routinely published. Here’s why they matter & how to find them…
Waterbirth often features on a birth plan, but it doesn’t always happen. Understanding the science and policy around waterbirth can help make it a reality. That knowledge starts here…
Antenatal classes aren’t all made equal. Independent antenatal providers (like me!) have the power to make a real difference to your birth experience, despite lower Google rankings. Here’s why…
Postnatal bodies need to be strong: nutrient rich & delicious foods help. This ‘nearly perfect postnatal dhal’ ticks all the boxes and is my go to dish for postnatal clients.
Birth stories aren’t entertainment - they’re a vital part of humanity: our identities, our society & our biology. To not share them is to do a disservice to everyone - especially yourself.
Being booked in for a sweep around your due date is a common milestone in the UK. But what are they? Do they work? Why would you want one?
Birth stories that share the reality of birth are vital. Knowing what labour, birth & baby life really is can be transformational, when shared helpfully. Here’s how to do that.
Episiotomies, inductions, forceps and caesareans are a common and increasingly standard part of the modern birth experience. Can do anything to try to avoid them? Yes, and here’s how.
New ground-breaking research has shed light on the causes of 'morning sickness', helping to make the brutal reality of this ‘normal’ and expected part of pregnancy manageable and understandable.
Making friends with pregnant people who know what it’s like to be you has the potential to transform your experience of pregnancy & parenthood. Here's how to start finding them...
Trust me, I’m a doula: your birth partner can make or break your birth experience; when they what to do, that’s when the magic happens…