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I wish I were able to guarantee that my pregnancy yoga class in Birmingham makes childbirth less painful. I'm not able to do that. What I can guarantee you is greater emotional and physical strength, along with a mindset shift. You will experience both of these when...
How to prepare for conversations with your midwife about your baby's birth. Your midwife is here to help you. It's important that you prepare for conversations with your midwife about birth. Talking to a professional about birth, yourself and/or your baby can be hard:...
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...
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,...
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 Pregnancy Yoga Can Help You 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. Having a positive mindset for birth makes all the difference. It can be done; gently and in a way that...
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...
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 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...
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...
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 -...