The Blog
Is Birth a Feminist Issue?
So this blog post started its life as a post about fear of birth.. it seems to have morphed into a Feminist rant, but a rant I think needs raising..
Are you pregnant? And approaching the BIG DAY with even a hint of ‘I can’t even go to the dentist so how on earth will I ever manage giving birth?’
If you think about it, Labour is just Exercise!
Birth is simply the tensing and relaxing of muscles! How does it all work?
Do I actually need a TENS Machine?
Understand a little more how TENS machines work and why they may help.
Stretch and Sweep: A shortcut to labour?
Have you been offered a ‘stretch and sweep’.. do you actually know what is it, what it involves and what it might mean for your labour and birth?
What a Giraffe Can Teach You About Giving Birth
Did you know, we are the only species of mammal that doubt our ability to give birth?
How an orange can ACTUALLY reduce your pain and anxiety levels in labour
Ok, maybe don't go filling your hospital bag with a pack of 'easy peelers' just yet, but I've been reading into the research behind aromatherapy use during birth this week!
How Jammy Dodgers can help you give birth naturally!
The importance of eating and drinking in labour.