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Can I have a home birth with midwives from a different hospital?
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...
Cathy Williams
Jan 20, 20245 min read
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Women do the allowing
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...
Cathy Williams
Feb 18, 20203 min read
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Home birth; safe 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...
Cathy Williams
Aug 28, 20184 min read
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I picked up my beautiful baby boy and laid him on my chest.
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...
Cathy Williams
May 1, 20189 min read
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Why bother knowing your rights in pregnancy?
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...
Cathy Williams
Nov 30, 20178 min read
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A positive birth is important for babies too
How many times have you been told, or felt, you are selfish or unreasonable for seeking a positive birth experience? Perhaps because you...
Cathy Williams
Jan 29, 20173 min read
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The mind game
What you have in common with Serena. Another impressive win for Serena Williams in a tense match at Wimbledon. You can't deny her...
Cathy Williams
Jul 1, 20164 min read
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Water birth myths
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...
Cathy Williams
Jun 11, 20165 min read
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When's my due date?
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...
Cathy Williams
May 11, 20165 min read
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I'm pregnant, now what?
5 things to do next - and 3 not to! 1. Relax It helps your baby grow if you reduce your stress. Try some meditation or listen to some...
Cathy Williams
Feb 27, 20163 min read
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The waiting game
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...
Cathy Williams
Feb 20, 20162 min read
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What's in my doula bag?
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...
Cathy Williams
Dec 30, 20153 min read
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