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Clary Sage Oil for Labour
Has anyone recommended Clary Sage Oil for Labour to you? If you are full-term, you may be very ready for baby to make their appearance. Clary Sage Oil is an age-old recommendation for inducing labour
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.Â
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