Here in Warwickshire and the West Midlands, we have always been very lucky when it comes to maternity services, with a wide range of options where women can choose to give birth. In more recent years, this has been particularly relevant for women who have...
I have been waffling on about umbilical cords and leaving the cord to pulsate for over 10 years now, as anyone who has been client of ours will tell you! In that time we have seen some incredible changes happen across the world, but un-learning...
Birth Trauma or PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) that occurs after childbirth is an increasing problem across the world. For the women and their partners that it affects, they can experience childbirth in such a negative way that it impacts them beyond anything that they...
I have no frigging idea, because i cannot run to save my life, but i have had 4 kids. So my guess is “NO” it’s nothing like it - but the way it affects your mental and physical state must be incredibly similar! After all:- You have...
In this modern world, our busy minds find it hard to switch off. We like to feel in control, and we like to plan everything. Unfortunately, when it comes to birth, this doesn't work. Women today are making their births longer and more difficult for...