Flowing river representing trust, surrender, and the rhythm of labour. I thought I felt safe.Lists checked off.Everything in its place.A place for everything. But it was exhausting—the unknowing,the waiting,the quiet countdown no one gives you a clock for.Not knowing when labour would hit.Not knowing how it would feelor how I would feel. My friend’s watersContinue reading "Breaking Waters, Breaking Patterns"
If I was Pregnant for the Very First Time Again
Pregnancy has a way of turning even the most capable women inside out. One minute you’re full of excitement; the next, you’re drowning in advice, lists, and rules. Everyone has an opinion — and somewhere in the noise, you start to lose your own voice. When I look back on my first pregnancy, I seeContinue reading "If I was Pregnant for the Very First Time Again"
What I wish I’d known about Birth 10 years ago: Lessons from a mum of three
Pregnant woman feeling calm and confident preparing for birth -what I wish I knew about birth blog When I look back at my first pregnancy, I realise just how much I didn't know - not because I didn't care, but because no one told me I could actually shape my birth experience. If you're expectingContinue reading "What I wish I’d known about Birth 10 years ago: Lessons from a mum of three"
What I Wish I’d Focused on in Early Pregnancy (Instead of the Pram)
You can spend hours doomscrolling baby checklists, pretending that you’re preparing for the baby. You research prams, compare cot mattresses, and work out what you need to pack in your hospital bag. But the problem is: none of that will help you prepare for the moment when labour starts. It’s not even going to helpContinue reading "What I Wish I’d Focused on in Early Pregnancy (Instead of the Pram)"
What I Wish I’d Known About Motherhood
Like every pregnant person, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what it would be like. Maybe you did too. I had seen babies cry, I was told of the sleepless nights, I knew that life would change. But I thought it was just...an addition. A baby added. I hadn't realised just howContinue reading "What I Wish I’d Known About Motherhood"
Planning A Homebirth? Here’s Why It Could Transform Any Birth
Photo by Juliia Abramova Facing your fears about Homebirth If you are pregnant, you are probably starting to think about what kind of birth you want and where it might happen. Maybe homebirth has crossed your mind, or maybe it hasn't. Either way, I wouldn't be surprised if there's a swirl of feelings brewing inside you.Continue reading "Planning A Homebirth? Here’s Why It Could Transform Any Birth"
No One Told Me My Second Baby Would Break Me Open Again
My Story of Matrescence, Identity, and Love I never expected to have an identity crisis after my second baby—but motherhood has a way of surprising us. It took us four long years to conceive our first. Four years of hope, heartbreak, waiting, and wondering if we would ever become parents. When he arrived, my heartContinue reading "No One Told Me My Second Baby Would Break Me Open Again"
Becoming the Oxytocin Guru
Bringing Calm, Comfort and Connection to the Birth Room in Woodstock, Oxfordshire Photo by Duda Oliveira on Pexels.com Are you feeling or unsure about your role in the birth room? You are not alone. Many partners worry about being a 'spare wheel' during birth, but the truth is, your involvement is invaluable. You can playContinue reading "Becoming the Oxytocin Guru"
To examine or not to examine: Navigating vaginal examinations in labour
Do you hear mothers talking about how many cms they were at points in their labour. Like ‘I arrived at the hospital and I was only 2cms!’ Do you have any idea what they are talking about? They are referring to the number of cms their cervix was dilated, this is worked out by aContinue reading "To examine or not to examine: Navigating vaginal examinations in labour"
From Pregnancy to Parenthood: Life changing books for expectant parents
When I was pregnant for the first time I was so overwhelmed by the number of books about birth and babies. There was so much that I actually just didn't want to research because I didn't know where to start. In retrospect the information I had and the books that I did read didn't helpContinue reading "From Pregnancy to Parenthood: Life changing books for expectant parents"
Courageous Births and Beyond Empowering Calm, Confident Birth 