This story to you may seem pretty uneventful to you… funnily enough we are not always that interested in listening or reading about straightforward births are we? Unfortunately drama, gore, trauma make for much more gripping reads. However I implore you to mix up reading about different birth stories to take the fear and dread … [Read more…]
My (very) short list of Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding books… Having a reading list when you’re pregnant is not something I take lightly. I mean, as if you don’t have enough on your plate that you need 10 books to read as well. And there are SO many of them. AND everyone has their own … [Read more…]
I had a pretty rough start to pregnancy with horrendous sickness that lasted all day, every day, for about 3 months and left me unable to eat anything but dry toast and satsumas for just as long. It wasn’t much fun! When I eventually emerged from that at about 20 weeks I realised I was … [Read more…]
We’ve now all seen the famous photo of Kate with her new babe, standing preened, pruned and happy on the steps of the hospital in a lovely new dress. First up wonderful news. She looks amazing! She has heels on! She’s standing upright JUST 7 hours after birth. And yet so many of us are … [Read more…]
You’ve got through first trimester hell. You may (or may not in our case) have been dying to announce your surprise to the whole world and its dog. Well, if you’ll listen let me tell you why the first question you will have coming at you from the masses is the biggest one to avoid … [Read more…]
I wish people would stop putting the fear of God in pregnant women… You may not think you are one of those affected ‘oh I’m easy, it doesn’t bother me, baby has to come out one way or another’. Well let me tell you, in the throws of a labour that you haven’t prepped, practiced … [Read more…]
You are pregnant, it’s going to be one of the most powerful, transformative and memorable days of your life. But what have you invested into it?? I’m definitely not the person thats going to say- ‘actually don’t worry, you dont need to prepare, just go with the flow’. So if you’re looking for that answer … [Read more…]
Here’s a gorgeous story which reminds me exactly WHY I teach Hypnobirthing. The ability to stay calm and remain in control of decision making is an integral part of mothers emotional wellbeing and overall recovery after birth. Though you don’t realise it at the time. It’s also such an important lesson that the bonding and … [Read more…]
Ok, I’ll admit, I looked way more seriously into placenta encapsulation after hearing about Kourtney Kardashian doing it a few years ago. (Don’t judge, it’s a very old guilty pleasure, but with her appeal of organic, dairy-free, everything-free diet and 3 gorgeous kids she’s kind of my secret inspiration.) Sad I know but I’m happy … [Read more…]
The first time I was pregnant with Rory, I was so breezy. I certainly wasn’t afraid of birth. More accepting; its going to hurt, it’s going to be long but it’s going to happen. In a way I still would prefer to be of this mindset instead of scared but what I didn’t know was … [Read more…]