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Dec 20, 20185 min read

Was Jesus born in a cave? And why that's a good idea for you too.

At this time of year every primary school across the UK puts on a nativity performance, with Mary giving birth in a stable, surrounded by...

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...

Aug 28, 20167 min read

The Motherline

I am Catherine, daughter of Sheila, granddaughter of Winifred and Dorothy; niece of Hilary, Gillian, Josephine, Carole, Lois, Anne and...

Jul 1, 20164 min read

The mind game

What you have in common with Serena. Another impressive win for Serena Williams in a tense match at Wimbledon. You can't deny her...

Jun 11, 20165 min read

Water birth myths

Here are some common water birth myths. Which have you come across? You can’t birth the placenta in the pool Why not? Most places it is...

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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