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Jun 21, 20215 min read

Let your hormones be in the driving seat

The important hormones of childbirth Giving birth is controlled by the most primitive part of our brain, sometimes called ‘the reptilian...

Feb 14, 20202 min read

All you need is love ...

💞OXYTOCIN💞 The love hormone. Released with a hug (20 seconds is best), a kiss, touch, massage, loving words, sex, orgasm, labour,...

Nov 30, 20178 min read

Why bother knowing your rights in pregnancy?

Why do birth rights matter? I am having a baby, surely I just trust my care givers to help me have my baby. I don’t want to become some...

Jan 29, 20173 min read

A positive birth is important for babies too

How many times have you been told, or felt, you are selfish or unreasonable for seeking a positive birth experience? Perhaps because you...

May 27, 20163 min read

Rebirthing ~ recapturing the birth pause

What is rebirthing? Rebirthing is a special bath you take with your baby to recreate the moment of birth. This is often done after a...

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May 11, 20165 min read

When's my due date?

Working out your baby’s due date is simple – and complex! Doing the maths Due dates are calculated as 40 weeks from the first day of the...

Dec 30, 20153 min read

What's in my doula bag?

To start my new blog off I thought I’d start with something about being a doula as this coming year I will complete my training and hope...

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