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…

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?

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.