Due to it’s benefits, waterbirth has become increasingly popular with expectant families in the recent years. Let’s explore the benefits and possible disadvantages as well as practicalities a little further. The Benefits of waterbirth: Contractions will more comfortable No known side effects on baby or mum The warm water helps you to relax Being relaxedContinueContinue reading “Benefits of Waterbirth”
Category Archives: Preparation for Childbirth
Waterbirth at home
You are pregnant and are planning a waterbirth at home? You are not quite sure how to sell the idea to your partner? Read this! Here is a ‘guide on how to persuade your partner to have a waterbirth at home 😉 My husband wrote about the birth of our second baby for one ofContinueContinue reading “Waterbirth at home”
The role of the birth partner
The role of the birth partner includes many different ‘hats’. But it could be as simple as being there… The key is the partner’s presence. Being there in the moment, being the guardian of oxytocin, the birth keeper, the advocate. Your role will be led by the birthing mother/person who you are supporting. Who canContinueContinue reading “The role of the birth partner”
Your Birth Plan
Your birth plan or better birth preferences can be an important part of your journey into parenthood. You may have heard people talking about their birth plan going out of the window or saying it is not worth writing one… In my opinion, as a doula and mother of 4, it is worth thinking aboutContinueContinue reading “Your Birth Plan”
Hypnobirthing FAQ
Who is a hypnobirthing course for? My hypnobirthing workshops are aimed at anyone who wants to give their baby a gentle and loving start in life. If you want a positive experience of birth that you can look back and treasure – for the rest of your life, then my workshops are for you. SuitableContinueContinue reading “Hypnobirthing FAQ”
What is a gentle Caesarean Birth?
What is a gentle Caesarean Birth or Caesarean Section and why should expectant parents know about it? Gentle Caesareans mimic some of the natural processes of giving birth: A drug to encourage uterine contractions is given to the mother, so that your baby gets ‘pushed’ out by your uterus rather than pulled by the obstetrician.ContinueContinue reading “What is a gentle Caesarean Birth?”
Positive Birth Affirmations
Free positive birth affirmations to support you in your hypnobirthing journey. Positive birth affirmations are also know as positive self-talk or statements for a positive birth. Positive birth affirmations help to programme your subconscious to tune into your natural ability to give birth, your strength and resilience. Letting go of fears and to build yourContinueContinue reading “Positive Birth Affirmations”
Bonding with your baby in pregnancy
Bonding with your baby can begin in pregnancy, while your baby is still growing in the womb. It is a perfect time to start the bonding process during pregnancy. Attachment is very important for your babies development when they are born. What can babies experience in the womb? Sound From around 18 weeks of pregnancyContinueContinue reading “Bonding with your baby in pregnancy”
Aromatherapy for Childbirth
Studies have found higher comfort and satisfaction when people use aromatherapy for childbirth during their birth experience. Whether you are planning to give birth at home, at your a hospital or midwife-led unit, Aromatherapy for Childbirth has become very popular recently. Many NHS trusts offer aromatherapy to mothers and birthing people during labour and theirContinueContinue reading “Aromatherapy for Childbirth”
What to pack in my hospital bag for childbirth?
Top tips on how when and what to pack in your hospital bag for childbirth. You can pack your birth bag whenever you like but ideally would like to have it ready at least 3 weeks before your due date. If you have a birth partner, get them involved in packing the hospital bag. ThatContinueContinue reading “What to pack in my hospital bag for childbirth?”