Is a stretch and sweep a natural way to start labour or does it annoy the cervix?

Positive Birth Story - Home birth in a birth pool, in Castleford, Wakefield.

Unplanned home birth, that was a positive experience, thanks to Doula support and Hypnobirthing techniques.

Are you wondering what labour feels like and if labour will hurt? You are not alone. Many people wonder this too. Read my thoughts on this.

It’s World Doula Week, so what better time than to write about the amazing work that Doula’s do, the evidence behind how Doula’s can...

Induction of labour in the UK is on the rise. Does induction really improve better outcomes for Mothers and babies?

Birth Ball During Pregnancy, Labour, Birth & Postpartum A birth ball or exercise ball as they are sometimes referred to, are a great tool...

Have you been told that you are having a big baby? Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common and very often leads to...

Preparing for birth is really important, here are my top 3 tips on what you should prioritise: 1. Prepare your body During pregnancy, it...

I often get people asking me what they could do, to make labour shorter. Well, everyone is different, every body is different and every...

When I start birth preparation with a birth, antenatal or hypnobirthing client, I always ask them if they have thought about a birth plan...

It's so important to do birth preparation when you're pregnant and it's just as important for the birth partner to prepare too. Being...

Approaching your due date in pregnancy? How to avoid induction of labour and go into labour naturally.

Lotus Suite - LGI Where To Have A Baby In Leeds? There are various options for you if you are considering having a baby in Leeds. You...

The Importance of Continuity of care All women should have support throughout labour and birth and receive continuity of care. However,...

Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, yet it's always being judged and criticised. We're judged for breastfeeding, judged...

Yes! You can say no to induction of labour! Have you been told that you will need to be induced? Are you happy about being induced? Have...

This week I have been nursing one of my children, who has had chicken pox. It has really reminded me of those early postnatal days. I’ve...

Why Hire a doula? Hiring a doula is more likely to lead to a positive birth experience.