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...

A 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...

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...

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...

And so do their mums and dads. I had two conversations with women this week about frustrations with the current maternity system that...

The 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...

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

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

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...

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...