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...
What’s Best To Eat During A Vegan Pregnancy?
You’re excited. A little nervous, maybe. You’ve got a lot on your mind. But it’s all confirmed. You’re pregnant. Congratulations! You might not have told anyone your incredible news yet, except your partner of course. But now’s the time to prepare for an exciting new...