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Let your hormones be in the driving seat
The important hormones of childbirth Giving birth is controlled by the most primitive part of our brain, sometimes called ‘the reptilian...

Cathy Williams
Jun 21, 20215 min read


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

Cathy Williams
Feb 14, 20202 min read


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


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


Rebirthing ~ recapturing the birth pause
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...

Cathy Williams
May 27, 20163 min read


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


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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