My reflection on over 10 years of supporting people planning a VBAC (vaginal birth after a previous caesarean birth).

This is a question I have just had in my inbox. And the short answer is yes! A lot of people think it is not possible, including...

#vbacquestions YES! is the quick answer. About half of my doula clients had vbacs, and the vast majority of them, at home in birth pools....

The important hormones of childbirth Giving birth is controlled by the most primitive part of our brain, sometimes called ‘the reptilian...

It's my #4's 16th birthday. Here's his birth story. I was fed up. It was my due date. All of my previous three babies had come well...

As the woman who is pregnant, who is carrying the baby, who is giving birth to the baby from your own body, you, and only you, have the...

💞OXYTOCIN💞 The love hormone. Released with a hug (20 seconds is best), a kiss, touch, massage, loving words, sex, orgasm, labour,...

Rebirthing, a way through trauma and disappointment. Reset those first few minutes of your baby's birth.

A little bit of history. Did you know that the big move from home birth to hospital happened after a government report in 1970? I was...

I am thrilled to share this lovely birth story with you from first time mum, Michelle. The moment I found I was pregnant I was absolutely...

Why do birth rights matter? I am having a baby, surely I just trust my care givers to help me have my baby. I don’t want to become some...

How many times have you been told, or felt, you are selfish or unreasonable for seeking a positive birth experience? Perhaps because you...

What you have in common with Serena. Another impressive win for Serena Williams in a tense match at Wimbledon. You can't deny her...

Here are some common water birth myths. Which have you come across? You can’t birth the placenta in the pool Why not? Most places it is...

What is rebirthing? Rebirthing is a special bath you take with your baby to recreate the moment of birth. This is often done after a...

Working out your baby’s due date is simple – and complex! Doing the maths Due dates are calculated as 40 weeks from the first day of the...

We're all used to the idea of a birth plan. But what about a plan for the last few weeks of pregnancy? It can be really helpful to have...

To start my new blog off I thought I’d start with something about being a doula as this coming year I will complete my training and hope...