In my work as a Hypnobirthing instructor and pregnancy yoga teacher, many of the women I meet have never heard birth talked about in a positive way. They have only heard horror stories or the births where everything goes wrong. It’s no surprise then that this breeds fear and anxiety about giving birth and […]
Have you heard of the elusive birth zone? Maybe you have heard the term and nodded in agreement but actually you haven’t got a bloody clue what it is and how it can HELP you work towards smooth, uninterrupted labour… It’s OK, I can help you get to grips with it; So what […]
This week on the blog, Anisah and Nyree from Mum Bub Hub share their tips for healing and postnatal recovery. You know we’ll always keep it real with you – if you had a vaginal delivery, your perineum and rectum may feel wounded, sore and in need of some serious TLC during your […]
How to write a postnatal plan, I’m guessing this is something you hadn’t given much thought to? When it comes to birth, I consider a birth plan to be essential as part of the prep you do together. The power of the plan is not in the plan itself it’s about getting informed and […]
Our culture in the UK expects soooo much of new mothers. There are the pressures that we face around feeding our babies, newborn sleep and having a ‘good baby’ (What the actual fuck?!) Not only that, but we place a crushing expectation on ourselves to lose our baby weight and get back into […]
Have you given much thought to your postnatal recovery? Like most first time mums, I spent a lot of time thinking about the birth, and when I say ‘thinking’ what I actually mean is worrying about what could go wrong and how I wasn’t going to cope. I threw myself into Hypnobirthing to navigate […]
Being pregnant can be pretty stressful, even at the best of times. Pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenting are some of the most transformational times in our adult lives. Emotionally, hormonally, physically, even our relationships can evolve and transform. It’s no wonder these life-changing moments can trigger anxiety and stress reactions […]
You might have heard about hypnobirthing and how lots of couples are using it to prepare for birth. Perhaps a friend of a friend has done it, or you have read a bit about it in one of your pregnancy books. But you are wondering if it’s right for you. I specialise in working […]
10 top tips for postnatal recovery Postnatal, postpartum. 4th-trimester or even matresence, call it whatever you will. The weeks and months after the birth of your baby can be a roller coaster of hormone fluctuations, sleep deprivation and navigating life as a new parent. All the same, time the body is still physically […]
Adrenaline rush…what does that feel like to you? Perhaps anxiety, or swirling thoughts? Maybe it’s the physical sensations of the heart-pounding, palms sweating and quick shallow breathing. However we experience it, it is the body’s reaction to FEAR. Adrenaline is designed to keep us SAFE. When something causes is to feel, uneasy, unsafe. […]