The primary role of a doula is often to support a birth partner - which in turn frees them up to support the laboring mum. How does that work? Well firstly, partners often REALLY worried about seeing someone they love in pain, and being unable to...
In the summer I supported a couple during the labour and birth of their first baby and managed to capture some photos as their beautiful baby emerged gently into the world. The room was dark and lit only by candles, I only had my iPhone to...
Would you have a photo or painting taken of yourself in pregnancy? If so would you dare to bare or would you stylishly cover yourself up? It is a fairly divisive question - with some mums seeing the beauty of the pregnant body, whilst others will cringe...
Worried about birthing again? You are not alone.. According to NHS Maternity statistics during 2014 - 15 approx: 75% of first timers achieved a vaginal birth - albeit often following a long and arduous labour. 14% of all women needed assistance during the second stage of labour with either forceps or...