The Blog
Back to Back Babies
Back to Back babies! Also known as ‘posterior’ ‘OP’ or ‘occipital posterior’. But what does that mean?
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.
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?
Hypnobirthing and Epidurals
Ok, so let’s talk pain relief and Hypnobirthing. Contrary to popular belief, these two things are NOT mutually exclusive.
Positive Birth Stories: A Calm Ventouse Birth
Yep, a positive birth doesnt mean you’ve got to be at home in the bath infront of the Christmas Tree!
Why have a waterbirth? A Look at The Evidence.
Water can be used as a comfort measure during labour, and some women choose to birth their baby in the pool too.
Evidence Based Birth- where to find your info?
Where to gather evidence based information when preparing to make decisions about your birth?
Positive Birth Story: A First Time Mum's Waterbirth
A first time mum tells her experience of a natural hospital water birth.