6 top tips for travelling when pregnant to make your break or “babymoon” as relaxing, successful and enjoyable as possible! The right destination When pregnant, it is important to choose a holiday destination that can be reached within a three-hour flight. Any flights of four hours or longer are considered long-haul and are not recommendedContinueContinue reading “Travelling when pregnant”
Category Archives: Pregnancy
5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education
You want to be prepared to for the birth of your baby or babies. Here are 5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education! As the birth of your baby approaches, you may have a lot of questions. What does a contraction wave feel like? How will I know when to call theContinueContinue reading “5 Things to look for when choosing your childbirth education”
7 ways to personalise your Caesarean birth
You have chosen to have a caesarean birth. Here are 7 ways to personalise your Caesarean birth, to help you plan the birth you want and deserve! Hypnobirthing yes, you can use hypnobirthing, mediations, mindfulness and relaxations to your advantage during and in preparation for your caesarean birth. Practice your calm breathing techniques, positive affirmationsContinueContinue reading “7 ways to personalise your Caesarean birth”
3 tips to avoid Lighting Crotch or Fanny Daggers
What is ⚡️Lightning crotch⚡️ or 🗡️ fanny daggers 🗡️ and how can I avoid them? Here are 3 tips to avoid Lighting Crotch. Have you ever had a sensation during your pregnancy that feels like someone stabbing you into your vulva/vagina? This is called a lightning crotch. Your pubic symphysis or pubic bone is locatedContinueContinue reading “3 tips to avoid Lighting Crotch or Fanny Daggers”
Free Pregnancy Checklist
You are pregnant! Congratulations. Now is the time to get organised. This pregnancy checklist is a gentle reminder of your options, recommendations and appointments… WhatWhenThe recommendation is to start taking Folic Acid and Vitamin D supplementsAs soon as you found out that you are pregnantRegister with your community midwife. Check with your GP surgery onContinueContinue reading “Free Pregnancy Checklist”
How to use your birth ball
How can you use your birth ball for pregnancy, childbirth and during the early postpartum? What is it? A birthing ball is the same as an exercise or gym ball. The name “birth or birthing ball” refers to this specific purpose. A birth ball can help rotation while the you are sitting or when standingContinueContinue reading “How to use your birth ball”
Can I use hypnobirthing during an induction?
One of the most frequent questions before clients book my hypnobirthing classes is “Can I use hypnobirthing during an induction?” The answer is YES. Hypnobirthing or mindful hypnobirthing is an invaluable skill during induction! In my opinion, mindful hypnobirthing techniques during an induction are even more important and useful than when having a straightforward birthContinueContinue reading “Can I use hypnobirthing during an induction?”
Birth Partner Do’s and Don’ts
You are going to be a birth partner? Here are some Birth Partner Do’s and Don’ts! Well do’s really. You’ll get the don’ts from looking at them! To be a supportive, confident and well-informed birth partner try the following: Attending childbirth preparation classes with your partner will help with your understanding of what is going on andContinueContinue reading “Birth Partner Do’s and Don’ts”
8 tips for self-care in pregnancy
8 tips for self-care in pregnancy, why is that a thing? During your pregnancy, many expectant parents will focus on what is best for their baby. One of the most important parts of doing the right thing for your baby should be taking care of yourself. While there are a lot of things to prepareContinueContinue reading “8 tips for self-care in pregnancy”
Massage during labour and birth
Massage Massage during labour and birth? What is massage and why might it be helpful during labour and birth? Massage involves one person touching the other to manipulate their body’s soft tissues. It is often used to help relax tense muscles and can also help people to relax. There are different massage techniques which mayContinueContinue reading “Massage during labour and birth”