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5 Ways a Doula Will Transform Your Birth Experience
Dou-what? What is a doula?! The word doula has become more commonly known in recent years but it still stumps many people when I say it is my occupation! To be clear, according to Doula UK, “doulas provide continuous support for the whole family through pregnancy,...
Postpartum Realities: Navigating Love and Exhaustion
I absolutely love the honesty of the second of our postpartum stories series. Amy attended pregnancy and postnatal yoga with me with her first child and is now back at pregnancy yoga with her second pregnancy. Amy’s story highlights many of the struggles new...
The Truth About Oxytocin in Childbirth: Unveiling the Synthetic Glow-Up
Picture the scene, a woman is experiencing a labour that is not progressing despite other induction attempts, or maybe labour has slowed, it is not “progressing” as fast as she or the medical professionals around her might like. And so someone suggests “a little bit...
Finding the New Version of Yourself – An Honest Postpartum Story
Just as with our birth stories, our postpartum stories can vary so differently that sharing them opens the eyes of mums and builds a connection, a knowledge that there are others out there going through the same highs and lows. Sophie attended pregnancy yoga...
Breastfeeding in Dorset – Where to get Support
As a new mother, or even a seasoned parent, breastfeeding can present a unique set of challenges. It can be a journey filled with beautiful bonding moments, but also times of uncertainty and frustration. Here in Dorset, we are fortunate to have a wealth of resources...
Positive Birth Story: From Difficult Pregnancy to Amazing Birth
There are few things in life more miraculous and awe-inspiring than the birth of a child. It is a moment that is filled with anticipation, excitement, and a sense of wonder that can be hard to put into words. The journey to birth can be filled with ups and downs,...