1. Your tail bone is jointed Did you know that men and women’s tail bones are different? The tailbone is at the very bottom of the...

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...

In the words of the women who have been on one before, here are five reasons to book onto my Mama Retreat Day. 1. It's for all mums - not...

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...

I'm thrilled to be able to share this story from Jo, one of my clients. Being empowered by knowing the guidelines and the research, and...

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...

‘There is no other organ quite like the uterus. If men had such an organ they would brag about it. So should we.’ Ina May Gaskin, midwife...

Midwives say that giving birth is 50% body and 50% mind. Pregnancy relaxation is what got me in to doing all that I do now. When I did ...

I'm delighted to have this guest blog, written by Chilled Mama Clare. One of the things often not discussed is how our bodes change with...

I'm often asked about routes into breastfeeding support so today I thought I'd post some links. The more people who know and feel...

And so do their mums and dads. I had two conversations with women this week about frustrations with the current maternity system that...

The home birth story of my youngest, who's now six. It seems to me that all babies give us an insight to their personalities when they...

Yes, taller women, on average, have longer pregnancies, and shorter women do have shorter pregnancies, on average, according to this...

What we can learn from animal births, and our responses to them. The world is fixated on a supposedly labouring giraffe called April. ...

Nobody can tell you how tough the first week with a new baby is, especially if it's your first. You probably wouldn't believe them...

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

I am as passionate about supporting men through the birth process as I am women. Men are often side-lined in all birth discussions. Of...

I am Catherine, daughter of Sheila, granddaughter of Winifred and Dorothy; niece of Hilary, Gillian, Josephine, Carole, Lois, Anne and...

Of course home birth is not for everyone but there are some advantages to booking one even if you plan to give birth in hospital. 1. You...

Most women aim to breastfeed their babies, yet over 80% of those who had stopped before their baby’s 6-8 week check-up wanted to...