It was a Tuesday evening class — the kind where everyone comes in with a mix of excitement, nerves, and a few birth horror stories whispered over a cuppa.I was halfway through setting up when one of the parents asked, almost in a whisper, “Can we talk about induction tonight? My midwife mentioned it… andContinueContinue reading ““That Was the First Time I Really Understood Induction” — How One Simple Visual Changed My Antenatal Class”
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Helping Families Feel Confident About Caesarean Births
Imagine your client walking into the operating theatre for their planned or unplanned caesarean birth — not trembling with uncertainty, but feeling calm, confident, and ready. As birth workers, we support families through every kind of birth, and that includes surgical ones. But let’s be honest — even seasoned professionals know that the OR (orContinueContinue reading “Helping Families Feel Confident About Caesarean Births”
Teaching about the Right to Unpaid Parental Leave in the UK in Antenatal Classes
Hello lovely antenatal educators, doulas and birth-workers – Tina here with a bit of a rallying cry (with a wink) for something that might sound a little less sexy than birthing pools or birth-hormone dominoes, but is just as important: teaching expectant parents about their right to unpaid parental leave in the UK. Why thisContinueContinue reading “Teaching about the Right to Unpaid Parental Leave in the UK in Antenatal Classes”
How to become an Escape Room Maker
How a Free Challenge with Lisa from Thank Tank Teacher Turned Me into an Escape Room Maker Extraordinaire A while back, I signed up for a free challenge with Lisa from Thank Tank Teacher, thinking it’d be a nice way to try something new. I didn’t expect it to change my whole approach to creatingContinueContinue reading “How to become an Escape Room Maker”
Time-Saving Tips for Antenatal Teachers & Birth Workers (Because You Can’t Pour from an Empty Teacup)
Time-Saving Tips for Antenatal Teachers & Birth Workers. Essential to apply! 🙂 Let’s be honest—being an antenatal educator or birth worker isn’t exactly a 9-to-5 kind of gig. You’re prepping classes, updating resources, answering messages from anxious parents-to-be at all hours, packing your bag (again), driving to venues, and possibly squeezing in the occasional cuppaContinueContinue reading “Time-Saving Tips for Antenatal Teachers & Birth Workers (Because You Can’t Pour from an Empty Teacup)”
This is why I teach!
“This Is Why I Teach”: A Birth Story That Stopped Me in My Tracks Every now and then, I get a message that stops me mid-coffee sip, mid-email, mid… everything. Last week, I received a beautiful birth story from one of the families who attended my antenatal classes. And honestly? It made me tear upContinueContinue reading “This is why I teach!”
Why You Should Teach Breathing Techniques for labour and birth
Why You Should Teach Breathing Techniques for labour and birth to expectant parents? If you’ve read my last post, How to Teach Breathing Techniques That Actually Stick, you’ll already know how to help expectant parents master those all-important breathing skills. But today, let’s get into the real juicy bit: why it’s absolutely worth the effort.ContinueContinue reading “Why You Should Teach Breathing Techniques for labour and birth”
How to Teach Breathing Techniques That Actually Stick
How to teach breathing techniques that actually stick is a practical guide for antenatal teachers, birth workers, and perinatal educators Let’s face it—telling someone in labour to “just breathe” is a bit like shouting “stay calm!” during a fire drill. Great idea in theory, but not super helpful unless they’ve practised it beforehand. Teaching breathingContinueContinue reading “How to Teach Breathing Techniques That Actually Stick”
Teaching about Birth Preferences and Birth Plans: A Guide for Perinatal Educators
Teaching about Birth Preferences and Birth Plans. As perinatal educators, antenatal teachers, doulas, and birth workers in the UK, one of the most important roles we play is helping expectant parents navigate the often overwhelming world of birth preferences and birth plans. These tools empower parents-to-be to make informed decisions, advocate for themselves, and communicateContinueContinue reading “Teaching about Birth Preferences and Birth Plans: A Guide for Perinatal Educators”
Preparing Expectant Parents for Their Infant Feeding Journey: A Guide for Birth Workers, Doulas, and Infant Feeding Supporters
As birth workers, doulas, and infant feeding supporters, you play a crucial role in preparing expectant parents for the journey of feeding their infants. Empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence they need can make a significant difference in their experience and the health of their baby. This guide will provide you with evidence-based information,ContinueContinue reading “Preparing Expectant Parents for Their Infant Feeding Journey: A Guide for Birth Workers, Doulas, and Infant Feeding Supporters”