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Second C-Section after Birth Trauma: Jamie
Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place! Mum of three Jamie desperately wanted a VBAC. She ended up with a second c-section. She never imagined she could enjoy a caesarean
How to Share Your IVF Experience with Loved Ones and New Connections
This is a guest article on IVF and sharing your journey with loved ones was written by Rosie Buckley from contentncoffee.com. Rosie is a freelance writer with a passion for covering topics surrounding
Fiona’s Birth: Preemie baby and retained placenta
Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place. This story is Fiona’s birth. She was induced at 28 weeks due to an infection and baby Cody spent over 8 weeks in the NICU. P
How to Avoid Being Sick in Labour
For many pregnant women, especially those with emetophobia (a fear of vomiting), the thought of being sick in labour can feel overwhelming. While it’s common to feel some nausea during labour, there
Which Celebrities have used Hypnobirthing?
You’ve heard about hypnobirthing, but what actually is it? And which of your favourite celebrities have used hypnobirthing?
“Do any celebrities actually use hypnobirthing?” And the answer is
Can Paracetamol Slow Down Early Labour? The Rumour, the Research, and the Real Story
If you’ve ever called triage in early labour, you probably know what comes next.
“Take some paracetamol and see how you go.”
It’s become such a predictable script that it’
Microplastics in Pregnancy: What Parents Need to Know
Recent research has found microplastics (those tiny fragments of plastic less than 5mm wide) in human placentas. Even more concerning? They’re turning up more often in pregnancies that end early, ra
Kate Middleton and Hypnobirthing: What Can We Learn from the Princess’s Approach to Birth?
Let’s talk about a royal birth story with a twist. And no, I don’t mean tiaras and horse-drawn carriages. I’m talking about something much more powerful: hypnobirthing. Yes, even Kate Middleton,
Pelvic Inlet vs Pelvic Outlet: How your baby navigates your pelvis
🦴 Your Pelvis Isn’t Fixed – It Moves!
A lot of people imagine the pelvis as a rigid, bone ring. But in reality, it’s a dynamic, flexible structure. The bones, ligaments, and joints of you
How to Know What Position Your Baby Is In – And Why It Matters
🧭 Why Baby’s Position Matters
Your baby’s position in the final weeks of pregnancy can make a big difference to how your labour unfolds.
When your baby is in an optimal position- head down, wi
How to Sit, Stand and Move in Pregnancy to Help Your Baby’s Position
🪑 Why Your Everyday Movement Matters in Pregnancy
It’s easy to think of birth prep as something you “do” in a class or a yoga session. But the truth is, what you do with your body every day h