Talking to a professional about birth, yourself and/or your baby can be hard: We have all been there; you’re in a medical appointment when pregnant, or even in labour and things start swirling as your midwife or doctor talks to you about something that needs to...
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Birth Trauma and PTSD
Giving birth is experienced differently by everyone. Two women can have what looks to be the same birth, but they can feel and experience it completely differently to one another. There are so many varying factors as to why one woman may experience the birth of their...
What Are The ‘Baby Blues’?
Baby Blues is a real thing, and here’s what it's all about: You're home. You have a brand new baby in your arms and you feel overwhelmed with love and joy. Birth is over and you can be home with your new family. However, within a day or two you start to feel low,...
The Superpowers Of A Birthing Ball
If you are pregnant, it may have been suggested that you get a birthing/yoga ball. But why are they so helpful? What is so awesome about them? And, what can they do for you and your baby? When pregnant, we like to slump down at the end of the day into our sofa and try...
How To Have A Positive Mindset For Birth
Knowing you are about to give birth can be scary and daunting, especially if it's your first time. You can’t possibly know or predict how it's all going to unfold and how your baby is going to meet you. But what you can do is approach it with a positive mindset;...
Birth Partner Stories
Supporting someone who is giving birth can be worrying, scary and confusing. Some birth partners have shared their experiences for us, share it with yours so they can see they are not alone in their worries. I’m honestly not sure what I wish I’d known (it was 6 years...
What to do if things don’t go to plan during your baby’s birth?
Birthing plans are a gift and a curse. They are recommended as they help you think about what you would want and do not want to happen during birth. I would always advise having a plan in place and you and your partner knowing what your options are. But it can also...
Ten Tips for Birth Recovery
TEN TIPS TO RECOVER FROM BIRTH • Set realistic expectations. Don’t expect too much of yourself in these early days and weeks. You’ve just given birth, your body has undergone a huge physical transformation and emotionally it’s been a rollercoaster (and will continue...
Magic Mindset for Birth
We all have our own belief systems. These are based on things we've seen heard, been told and been through ourselves. The stories we read and listen to are incredibly powerful in creating this system. This means that you already have a belief system around birth even...
Uterine Surges and Oxytocin
It's normal to worry about birth being painful. It's natural to feel this way. Don't worry if this is where you are right now. You're not alone. Fear often comes from not knowing. Taking time to understand what happens during birth helps. Those intense sensations -...