Gift Guide for Mums-to-Be: Best Presents for Expecting Mums

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.

Should my birth partner attend a Hypnobirthing course with me?

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.

Eating Dates During Pregnancy

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!

My pregnancy after loss journey

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.

Natural Pain Relief Methods for Labour

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

Making Decisions in Pregnancy

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. 

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.