Doula Power Hour

One hospital and four birth settings: choosing where to give birth in Cornwall relies on you understanding the pros and cons of each labour and delivery setting. Let’s go… 

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 fluid, nutrients & energy to recover; this simple make-in-advance smoothie is a perfect one-handed breakfast or snack that gives it what it needs, without fuss or faff.

Growing, birthing and raising a baby needs a functioning body. These magnesium-rich power cups will help your incredible form to do what it needs to when the time comes.

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.

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.

Onesies and nappies are useful but won’t boost your birth experience. Adding these five things to your hospital bag will help to boost oxytocin & help you to labour smoothly…

Newborn life is hard: postnatal doulas can make it SO much easier. By dipping into these six forms of support, I can create the personalised support my clients need.

There’s no way of knowing for sure what life will be like after birth but exploring the changes that can happen help ease the uncertainty and boost your confidence.

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.

Research tells us that antenatal courses make a difference. It’s all about finding the right one for you, but with so many options, how do you choose? Start here…

Our ancestors didn’t have gas & air or epidurals during labour. If you want your labour to be as drug-free as possible, understanding this has to be your starting point.

Understanding the maternity system is a key part of getting a positive birth experience. Get started with these three things to know and do as you prepare for birth...

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.

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…

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.

Yes, you know it’s important to be informed about birth, but in a world of research, books and blogs where on earth are you meant to start? Try here…

Induction is a big part of modern birth, but what does it actually involve? This step-by-step guide explains it and helps you to decide if it’s right for you.

Choosing where to give birth is often a gut instinct affair: doing that confidently comes down to knowing your options, the benefits and risks of each. Let’s get started.

Just like during pregnancy and birth, the job of a postnatal doula is to make you feel as good as possible after birth and here’s how we do it.

Saying a doula is a non-medical birth support is like saying ice-cream is a frozen dairy based dessert: accurate, but far too simplistic. Doulas make birth better; here’s how.

A skilled and confident birth partner can transform labour. These five steps give birth partners a framework and focus as they support their birthing person on the big day.

Understanding your options & developing useful skills will help you to feel ready to meet your baby; the right antenatal class will give you all of this and much more.

You wouldn’t go on holiday without doing some planning first, so not plan for birth? These five tips will help you write a birth plan that gives you confidence.

No-one has taught you how to be pregnant, yet still you feel clueless! These four top tips will help you to understand your body and mind & find your confidence.

Your pregnant loved ones needs things to help (not hinder) them; give the pregnant person in your life a gift of joy and ease with these four simple steps.

Positive births come from a sense of calm, confidence and control. Finding the right antenatal class for you will help you to feel good about what lies ahead.