CALM ARRIVALS BLOG

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re on the lookout for the perfect gift for a mum-to-be, look no further! Whether she’s preparing for the big day, navigating the ups and downs of pregnancy, or getting ready to meet her little one, there’s something extra special about giving a thoughtful, useful, or indulgent gift that she’ll truly appreciate.

The journey to welcoming your baby into the world is one of the most transformative experiences in life, and while much of the focus tends to be on the birthing person, birth partners play a crucial role in ensuring a calm, supportive, and empowering birth experience.

As you approach the final weeks of your pregnancy, you might be looking for natural ways to support your body and prepare for labor. One delicious option to consider is dates!

I have often spoken about how I came to discover Hypnobirthing when I was pregnant with my second son Ozzy, but there is a part of the story I don’t as often talk about. Mostly, because even all these years later, it still hurts to talk about. Ozzy is a rainbow baby, before him, I experienced a miscarriage. My journey in pregnancy after loss was heartbreaking, but it also shaped my life going forwards.

Having a toolkit of natural pain relief methods for labour and birth is essential no matter what type of birth you are planning

Imagine this- your birth has gone a certain way. Perhaps it's not how you were initially hoping it might go. However, if you understand why it went that way, were involved in the decision making, felt informed, respected and able to ask any questions you needed, you will feel vastly different than if the same thing happens but you have no idea how or why. 

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

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.