Cornwall’s Birth Blog…
The knowledge that makes birth better
My favourite type of birth? It’s not what you’d think…
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…
A day in the life of a doula waiting for labour to start…
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…
The benefits of booking an independently-run antenatal course…
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…
Why ALL birth stories matter (and deserve to be told)
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.
Let’s talk about stretch & sweeps…
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?
Sharing vs scaring: telling our birth stories without the horror.
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.
How can I help my birth partner to help me?
Birth partners can be the game-changing support you need during labour, but they work best when they know what to do. Here’s how you can help them to prepare…
Want to avoid medical interventions? Try these five things…
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.