Motherhood, Mental Health & MeDid you know 1 in 5 new mothers will experience mental health issues during pregnancy or in the year after birth? Mental Health as a...
To Push, or not to Push? That is the question...I get a lot of questions about this. Once people join my course they come to learn the physiology of labour and birth, and how...
Top Ten Gifts for New MumsNot only is Mother's Day fast approaching (mums, get hinting!), but I've just become a new mum for the third time. Having been through it...
7 Ways to Naturally Induce LabourHopefully you'll understand that only 4% of babies come on their due date. If not, take a look at this post to learn more. Infact, your...
5 Top TED Talks to Prepare for LabourYou can never know enough when it comes to pregnancy, childbirth and babies. So inevitably, in my third pregnancy I dived into re-reading...
Why home births aren't as scary as you think...With hospitals now declaring themselves in a "critical state" (and that goes for maternity units too) many mothers are now considering...
What is Hypnobirthing?It's fair to say the term Hypnobirthing is becoming more colloquial. Thanks to the likes of Meghan and Kate, ahem I mean the "Duchesses",...
Sonny's Birth FilmNow that I'm pregnant again, it's only natural that I'm reflecting on my previous births with the boys. This one was epic. Sonny was...
Lex's Birth FilmNow that I'm pregnant again it's only natural that I reflect on my two previous births. I prepared for my birth with Lex using...
Carried for a Moment, Loved for a LifetimeI've toyed so much on whether to post this. It is so deeply personal, but I came to the conclusion that I should, given the work I do....
What is a sweep?On my Birthing Programme we educate couples to understand that your Estimation Due Date is an estimate! It's not an expiration date. For...
Hypnobirthing is not a luxury, despite what people may think...Typically, when couples learn they're expecting a baby, they become consumed by an ever-growing shopping list. So much time and thought...
What is Moxibustion?As a Breech Birth Mentor I know a thing or two about turning breech babies. Trust me, I've been there, twice! In my opinion one of the...
Top 5 Podcasts for MumsAs if pregnancy and motherhood isn't challenging enough, along comes this crazy pandemic, which means life as we know it is going to...
Top Tips to Keep Your Cool this SummerFEET FIRST Getting your feet and hands cooler will help you cool down all over, so put your feet in a basin or bath of cold water, or you...
Pregnancy Myths DebunkedLet's face it, so many myths fly around when you're pregnant, and sometimes you're so overwhelmed that it's hard to know who and what to...
Postpartum like a HoneymoonThey say everyone wants to hold baby, but who is there to hold mum? During these times mothers are so overlooked. They're left in limbo...
Birth Prep Like Your Wedding DayIt always breaks my heart when I hear of women going into birth with no preparation. This day will stay with you and your birth partner...
6 Easy Ways Your Birth Partner Can Support You Something I share with all my clients is very practical, specific ways your Birth Partner can support you. Going into birth knowing they...