8 Truths That Will Transform Your Birth Experience

by | Feb 15, 2025 | Antenatal Course, Birth Compass, Birth Manifesto, Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Discover Your North Star Course, Doula, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Natural Birth, Normal Birth, Physiological Birth, Sovereign Birth

Over the years, supporting women through pregnancy and birth, I’ve found myself repeating the same key truths. My quotes have become powerful mantras that have helped thousands of couples prepare for a physiological birth with confidence. Birth is a...

Powerful or Vulnerable in Birth – Which Would You Rather Be?

by | Feb 9, 2025 | Antenatal Course, Birth Compass, Birth Manifesto, Birth Partner, Discover Your North Star Course, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Intentional Birth, Labour and Birth, Natural Birth, Normal Birth, Physiological Birth, Sovereign Birth

In birth, a labouring woman is often seen as either the most powerful person in the room or the most vulnerable. But what if the truth is that she can be both? Birth is an experience that calls for vulnerability, forcing us to face our deepest instincts. In that...

Informed Consent: Your Right, Your Responsibility

by | Jan 27, 2025 | Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Neurodiversity, Sovereign Birth

Informed consent is the cornerstone of making decisions in healthcare, especially during pregnancy and birth. It’s not just a checkbox, a signature, or a quick ‘yes’ in a rushed appointment. It’s a process – a dialogue between you and your care...

STOP and FLOP: Simple Strategies for a Calm and Empowered Labour

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Back to Back baby, Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour, Sovereign Birth

When preparing for labour, practical techniques that support both your body and mind can make all the difference. That’s why I developed two easy-to-remember acronyms: STOP and FLOP. These strategies have proven highly effective for my clients over the years, helping...

Why Choosing the word ‘Sensation’ Over ‘Pain’ in Labour can Really Matter

by | Jan 11, 2025 | Back to Back baby, Birth Partner, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Long Labour

When it comes to giving birth, the words we use to describe the experience can make a powerful difference. Many women are conditioned to expect ‘pain’ during labour, but what if we reframed this. By using the word ‘sensation’ instead of...

The Difference Between Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and Hypermobility in Childbirth

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Back to Back baby, Birth Partner, Doula, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Homebirth, Hypermobility, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour, Protracted labour

Both Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and joint hypermobility can influence a woman’s childbirth experience, but they are distinct conditions with different implications for pregnancy, labour, and postpartum recovery. Understanding these differences...

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Childbirth: Understanding the Impact

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Doula, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Homebirth, Hypermobility, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Latent Labour, Long Labour, Posterior Birth, Prodromal Labour, Protracted labour

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a group of connective tissue disorders that can affect many aspects of a person’s health, including their pregnancy, labour, and postpartum experience. The condition often involves hypermobility, fragile tissues, and skin that bruises...

The Power of a ‘Full-Body Yes’ – How to Make Decisions with Confidence and Clarity

by | Jan 10, 2025 | Birth Partner, Breastfeeding, Breathing and Relaxation, Doula, Empowered Birth, Homebirth, Hormones, Hypnobirthing, Informed Decision Making, Instincts, Labour and Birth, Postpartum, Sovereign Birth

When faced with choices regarding birth, no matter how big or small – decision making can feel overwhelming.  Assuming you have weighed the pros and cons, sought advice, and overanalysed every detail about your answer, how can you be sure you will make the...