Due Date (and how to avoid stress)
The short answer is YES YES YES! I know that some people are reluctant to write one as they are…
Should I write a Birth Plan?
The short answer is YES YES YES! I know that some people are reluctant to write one as they are…
Supporting Postpartum
The first few weeks with a newborn are fucking tough! Sleep deprivation, hormones, caring for a whole new human and…
The importance of patience
Labour can be slow. Labour can be quick. Labour can be somewhere in the middle. There’s no telling which road…
Positive benefits of having a Doula
These are just some of the things that a Doula can provide, but more than this we are your champion,…
Take a minute to breathe
Nice relaxed breaths… What comes up for you? Let’s dig deeper and sort those feelings 1. Is it something you…
Homebirth vs Hospital Birth
What I often hear from people is ‘I’d love a home birth but I want the security of hospital in…
Coercive and Abusive Language
“Lie down there”, “oh it doesn’t hurt that much” “Be quiet” “you’re not in labour” “listen to me” “You have…
Are Midwives always right?
My client was told by a midwife that after 40 weeks gestation the baby’s head gets hard and makes it…
Do I need a birth plan?
You do need a birth plan. Even if others tell you it’s not worth it as birth never goes to…