My top positive affirmations for Birth

Positive affirmations for birth are simply statements. They are positive statements that can give you the confidence to feel positively about your upcoming birth.

Birth Story- First time Mum homebirth

I made my way downstairs where the pool was up and the fairy lights were on. I still remember the distinct smell of rubber from the pool in the room, combined with the essential oils humidifier, this was my mini paradise.

Birth Story- An empowering Caesarean birth

Once things were started it wasn’t long before we met our baby, and it was as magical as we had imagined. While they finished surgery we got to cuddle and fall in love with our little boy (who was on my chest- thanks to the birth preferences!)

Planning a baby moon

A baby moon is a get away many couples decide to take before the arrival of their baby. It gives them time to connect, make memories and often slow down, focussing on the things they love.

Giving birth without pain relief

This post is purely about the many things you can do in labour to help keep you more comfortable, so that you may give birth without pain relief if that is your wish. Or, you may think you will use pain relief but actually find that its not needed!

Pregnant at Christmas

Here’s why being pregnant at the most magical time of year is well… magical!

Tips for Early Labour

My top tips for early labour are all about giving you ideas for how you can get some rest, and things you might like to consider to help you through it. I actually recommend setting a little plan for early labour during your pregnancy, so you already have ideas of what you might do.

Birth story: Water birth at Great Western hospital, Swindon

The birth of Zeke, water birth at the Great Western Hospital- White horse Birth Centre. My birth story of Zeke- my third born baby boy, my second birth using Hypnobirthing. He was a waterbirth at Great Western Hospital, and it was one of the greatest days of my life. The end of my third pregnancy […]

The benefits of Hypnobirthing

The benefits of Hypnobirthing are countless, not just for your birth, but also for your pregnancy and after your baby has arrived. The tools and skills you learn in your Hypnobirthing class will transform how you feel in your pregnancy, how you experience labour and your life afterwards

Coping with morning sickness

Although there is nothing you can do to get rid of morning sickness, there are some ways to help. I’ve mentioned my favourite natural remedies below, so if you’re early in your pregnancy and finding it a bit tough, try giving 1 or more a go and see if they help make you more comfortable.