Is pregnancy and birth still sexualised?
Today I’m with Melissa who some of you might know from Easterners! She’s 32 weeks pregnant with her first baby and we talk about the shocking response she received from sharing [...]
Why Your Voice Matters
Thinking about birth can bring up a whole host of emotions. Looking toward your baby's entry into the world might incite hope, excitement, anticipation, worry, fear; most likely a combination of [...]
Birthing Partners
We have around 100 hormones in our bodies and the main hormone that is responsible for labour is oxytocin. We have synthetic versions of it in hospital and we rely on [...]
The Secret to a Quicker Labour and Natural Birth
OFP or Optimal Fetal Positioning is probably one of the best kept secrets of pregnancy and birth. I don’t know why we don’t talk about this more, it’s ancient advice that’s [...]
Simple Hacks for Labour and Birth
The essential tool kit for labour… Try not to be too distracted, the big moment has arrived but it's okay. Start drawing on your mental strength early on to maintain your [...]
Top Tips For Coping With Labour
Breathing affects your brain Over the years I have asked women what is the single thing that helped you most in labour and those that used breathing techniques without hesitation said [...]
Give Your Baby Blood
Iron deficiency is the most common micronutrient deficiency in the world. It affects around 1.62 billion people and children under 4 are particularly susceptible. Iron deficiency can affect brain development in [...]