Doulas: She is the author while you’re just helping her hold the book “As a doula you are the binding that is holding the book …
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Let’s talk about hygiene: why birth and body workers must stay fresh and respectful When you’re holding space for a woman during pregnancy, labour or …
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Discovering that your baby is in a breech position at 30 weeks can evoke a range of emotions. However, it’s important to remember that you …
Understanding Your Choices: Navigating a Breech Baby at 30 Weeks Read More »
*This post comes with a trigger warning – brief mentions of birth trauma, sexual assault and female genital mutilation* Before I begin, as always, I …
Empowering Birth Choices: The ins and outs of Episiotomies and Perineal Trauma Read More »
What is a birth plan? Why have a birth plan? Are they important? A birth plan is just what it sounds like – a plan …
We see women being told to have a student midwife as they are free, rather than a doula who will charge. But what is the …
On the 16th of October 1992 I had a FSE inserted because I had pre-eclampsia. I was 20 years old and pregnant with my first …
If you’re familiar with the term ‘induction of labour’ (IOL) or just ‘induction’ when talking about birth, the chances are you’ve heard about ‘cervical ripening’. …
Book Review – Birth Time: The Handbook Authors: Jerusha Sutton, Zoe Naylor, Jo Hunter & Selina Scoble This book review was submitted by doula Charlotte …
It is human nature to have fear, and it is very common for women to experience fear around birth. After all what you see on …
