Birth
We’ve pulled together support & tips from the best of the UK’s independent midwives, doulas, antenatal instructors and postnatal providers.
The Virtual Doula Changing How Modern Families Prepare for Birth
When Charlotte Butterworth-Pool launched The Smart Doula nearly two years ago, she didn’t set out to reinvent what birth support could look like. However she did want to help a few expectant parents navigate the confusing tangle of maternity guidelines in the UK. What she didn’t expect was that her approach, entirely virtual, deeply evidence-based, and available by…
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I was petrified of giving birth – THIS completely changed everything
When Sarah Cheeseman was expecting her first child, she was absolutely terrified of the thought of giving birth. The fear of pain, the unknown, and all the ‘what ifs’ swirled in her mind, leaving her feeling anxious about the upcoming experience. But something happened that completely transformed her mindset and…
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Because of my Mum, I never feared birth
Julia Kitching’s journey into the world of hypnobirthing and birth support wasn’t driven by fear, but by fascination—thanks to her mother. Growing up, Julia’s mum shared stories of her own birth experience with such positivity that it shaped Julia’s entire view of childbirth. “My mum told me birth wasn’t painful,…
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6 Tips for Birth Planning if you have Gestational Diabetes
Six Tips for Birth Planning if you have Gestational Diabetes Being diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes can throw a spanner in the works of anypregnancy. By Fiona Deans of Fiona Deans Hypnobirthing All of a sudden, you need to swap out the chocolate for other low-sugar snacksand you’re being sent for…
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Induced vs Spontaneous labour – what are some of the key physiological differences?
Induced vs spontaneous labour – what are some of the key physiological differences? Why do I need to think about induction? by Lisa Harris from Doula For You The word induction often can start being swirled around quite early on in pregnancy, and you will almost definitely have friends or…
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Beautiful Starts founder Victoria Kerslake: Changing lives one birth at a time.
Beautiful Starts founder Victoria Kerslake: Changing lives one birth at a time. Victoria Kerslake’s CV is varied: From working in the corporate world to training as a teacher, working for charities and volunteering. “I’ve gone from climbing the corporate ladder, to giving back as a teacher, to now a Hypnobirthing instructor,”…
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Can I really use hypnobirthing for a caesarean birth?
Breathing techniques and positive birth affirmations… hypnobirthing is a wonderful world of calming strategies to get you through labour. But when the bright lights of the operating theatre come calling, can hypnobirthing still be useful? Laura Thompson delves into this hotly debated topic!
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Worried about tearing during childbirth? Read this!
Worried about tearing during childbirth? Read this! By Julia Kitching of Baba Doula Services & Hypnobirthing Many of my clients often say to me that they are worried about tearing during labour and birth. They ask ‘What can I do to reduce tearing, when giving birth?’. During a vaginal birth,…
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Why Should I Hire an Independent Midwife?
Did you know there is a turning tide of women opting for a different kind of midwifery care? Bailey Warner explores the role of an Independent Midwife.
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Pregnant again after traumatic birth
Soraya Paterson-Byrne explains what you should consider if you’re expecting again.
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Pregnancy Podcast 101: 6 Birth Prep Podcasts for 2024
Candy Elsbeth explores the best pregnancy and birth podcasts in 2024
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Why Lavender Might Be The Secret To A Positive Birth
Ellie Waddington reveals how Lavender can be a useful tool for labour
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Considering home birth? You need to read this.
Angela Wilson talks of the benefits of home birth and it’s popularity in the UK.
