


I dropped my baby before I even held him😅.
11 years ago, my first born finally made his very speedy entrance into the world as a pro bungee jumper! (after 33 hours of preparation labour that is 😜) I had been absolutely LOVING using the toilet as my crutch whilst the waves kept riding over me again and again,...
Choose Wisely Where You Give Birth
You should choose wisely where you give birth and in this blog post I will explain why. I truly believe that birth should be an inherently sovereign private biological act for mother and baby. What I mean by this is the birthing mother should maintain power over her...
Not All Births Are Equal
It’s true to say not all births are equal however a lot of birth traumas could be avoided if our beliefs and understanding about birth were not so based on fear… Fear is a used a lot in hospitals to intervene with the birth experience. Â It becomes more of...
Pheromones ~ what they are and why we need them
Pheromones ~ what they are and why we need them pheromone /ˈfɛrəməʊn/ noun: pheromone; plural noun: pheromones a chemical substance produced and released into the environment by an animal, especially a mammal or an insect, affecting the behaviour or physiology of...
The Importance of Oxytocin During the Third Stage of Labour
The importance of oxytocin during the third stage of labour is paramount in order to birth the placenta. When your baby is born everyone wants to meet them, cuddle them and adore them.  The midwives on the other hand may want to take them from you to weigh them or...
How to Treat a Vaginal Infection with a Clove of Garlic – Midwifery Today
Women can treat a yeast infection with the common garlic clove. Garlic has been known to have many health effects which include abating the development of yeast. Applying the principles learned in the kitchen to the body, a clove of garlic inserted into the vagina can...
A Growing Number of Women Allege Doctors Abused Them During Childbirth
A growing number of women are reporting abuse by hospital staff during child birth that range from verbal, physical actions to unsanctioned medication and treatment. Often these women have little financial and social ability to demand hospitals address these reports....
Meghan Markle is being a birth ‘brat’ and I love her for it
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is foregoing traditions as she anticipates the birth of her first child with Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Unlike Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, she has opted to skip the photo shoot that usually happens outside the hospital...