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Are hypnobirthing courses worth it?

Are hypnobirthing courses worth it? Absolutely yes. Hypnobirthing courses are very much worth it as they give you tools to be able to change the way you think about birth. It also gives you tools to b

Amber’s 6 hour labour FTM

First-time-mum Amber gave birth to her baby after after just a 6 hour labour. She describes her birth as an “amazing experience”. Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the ri

Can my baby choke on milk?

This post was written by Sammy, mum of 4, qualified nurse, and owner of Happy Hearts First Aid. As parents we worry about so many things, it’s practically in our DNA from the moment we conceive.

Using EBRAN to choose induction: Jemma’s Birth Story

Love reading positive birth stories? You’re in the right place…. This positive birth story is with Jemma and the arrival of her baby girl. Jemma had some issues in pregnancy that led her to choose

The World Can Wait – The Fourth Trimester

Have you ever heard of the fourth trimester before? Maybe you have but you’re not sure what it means? Let me tell you all about it, plus my own experience of the fourth trimester as a midwife an

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. 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

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