Cathy WilliamsDec 20, 20185 min readWas 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...
Cathy WilliamsAug 28, 20184 min readHome birth; safe birthA little bit of history. Did you know that the big move from home birth to hospital happened after a government report in 1970? I was...
Cathy WilliamsMay 1, 20189 min readI picked up my beautiful baby boy and laid him on my chest.I am thrilled to share this lovely birth story with you from first time mum, Michelle. The moment I found I was pregnant I was absolutely...
Cathy WilliamsNov 30, 20178 min readWhy 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...
Cathy WilliamsJul 12, 20174 min readBabies need Better BirthsAnd so do their mums and dads. I had two conversations with women this week about frustrations with the current maternity system that...
Cathy WilliamsMar 18, 20175 min readMy sunshine babyThe home birth story of my youngest, who's now six. It seems to me that all babies give us an insight to their personalities when they...
Cathy WilliamsJan 29, 20173 min readA positive birth is important for babies tooHow many times have you been told, or felt, you are selfish or unreasonable for seeking a positive birth experience? Perhaps because you...
Cathy WilliamsJul 1, 20164 min readThe mind gameWhat you have in common with Serena. Another impressive win for Serena Williams in a tense match at Wimbledon. You can't deny her...
Cathy WilliamsJun 11, 20165 min readWater birth mythsHere 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...
Cathy WilliamsDec 30, 20153 min readWhat'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...