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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
Back to Back Baby: What It Means and How to Help Your Baby Turn
🤔 What Does “Back to Back Baby” Mean?
A back to back baby, also known as occiput posterior (OP), is when your baby’s back is resting against your spine. Instead of facing your back, which is
What Is Biomechanics in Birth — And Why You Need It in Your Birth Prep
When you hear the word biomechanics, you might think of sports or engineering. But it’s also one of the most powerful and underused tools in birth preparation. Understanding how your body and your b
How to Choose the Best Online Hypnobirthing Course
What to look for, what to avoid, and how to know what’s right for you
There are so many online hypnobirthing courses out there that it can feel overwhelming to figure out which one is actually go
Hypnobirthing Online: Is It as Good as In-Person?
Comparing the pros and cons of digital vs face-to-face hypnobirthing courses
When you imagine preparing for birth, you might picture a cosy room, a circle of cushions, and maybe a cup of herbal tea
7 Surprising Benefits of Taking a Hypnobirthing Course Online
Why learning from your sofa might be the best decision you make in pregnancy.
If you’re considering hypnobirthing but unsure whether an online course could be as effective as in-person classe
What Antenatal Class should I do?
You’ve got those two pink lines and alongside feeling overjoyed, the overwhelm is also hitting! How shall I tell friends and family our news? What do I need to buy for baby? What is birth going
Lydia’s Christmas Baby – Born in time for Christmas Day
*Positive birth story* My miracle arrived in time for Christmas and made my dreams and wishes come true. Isabelle , born December 19th, 5lb 8. (38 + 6).
I wasn’t going to post but wanted to right a
Driving your new baby home from hospital
What you need to know about driving your new baby home from hospital and how to maximise safety within the car. A collaborative post with me, midwife Beth and Graco.
81% of parents admitted to
Quick first time Labour story
Positive birth story
Baby girl born on the 19/08 at 9pm at 38+4 weeks. Gender was a suprise. 🩷
On the 14th August I started to have a ‘show’, this happened everyday until she was born.