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Combs in labour? Say what?

You have heard the rumours about using combs in labour for pain relief. How on earth could this be true? Combs in labour and The Pain Gate Theory? There’s a theory called The Pain Gate Theory th

What happens if I can’t have a water birth?

You’ve always dreamed of a water birth. You’ve read about the benefits, maybe you’ve watched some zen AF water births and that’s what you want. But, what happens if you are adv

Bonding with your Baby

This post was written by Sarah from Nurturing Beginnings. Sarah is a mum of two, birth and postnatal doula, and runs baby massage classes in Cheltenham. Nurture the Bond Bonding with your baby and g

How to make up a Bottle of Formula

If you are planning to bottle feed, you may be wondering how to make a bottle of formula. Even if you are planning to breastfeed this may still be worth a read. We firmly believe that preparation is k

Making Informed Birth Choices: EBRAN

Using EBRAN to make informed birth choices (works in pregnancy and postnatally too!) is an absolute game changer. Sometimes birth throws us curve balls. Things that weren’t on our birth plan or

Why do I feel low after stopping breastfeeding? Depression and Anxiety after weaning.

Many women report they feel low after stopping breastfeeding, and yet it doesn’t seem to be that spoken about. Cranial Osteopath Olivia Unwin noticed she was very low after she abruptly stopped

August Inspired Baby Names

The month of August is a great month to be due and a great month to celebrate a birthday. Here are our top August-inspired baby names that are each perfect for your due-in-August baby. Poppy Poppy is

Emily’s Positive Birth; Covid Positive in Pregnancy

This positive birth story is about Emily and the arrival of her first baby. Emily navigated overcoming anxiety in pregnancy, being consultant-led for the first 20 weeks, and also being Covid positive

Positive birth stories with raised BMI: Claire

Do you want to read positive birth stories with raised BMI? This story is from Claire and the arrival of her second baby. Claire had a raised BMI and felt empowered to make choices for her birth. She

Why does my baby have a flat head?

A baby can have a flat head, either at the back, side or moulding of their head when they have had prolonged contact with external surfaces. It is thought to occur in around 50% of babies. T

Pregnancy and Heat: Top Tips to Keep cool

If you’re pregnant and struggling with the heat, particularly if you’re in the later weeks of pregnancy, read on 👀 Will being too hot harm my baby? Although you may be feeling NEXT LEVE

Group B Strep: Everything you need to know

If you’ve been told you have Group B Strep, or you’ve had a previous positive test, you may have questions about it. Here is everything you need to know about Group B Strep. What is Group

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