Is a stretch and sweep a natural way to start labour or does it annoy the cervix?

Positive Birth Story - Home birth in a birth pool, in Castleford, Wakefield.

At 41 weeks I bravely declined induction. I felt really empowered by my decision. That same evening I began having regular contractions.

Unplanned home birth, that was a positive experience, thanks to Doula support and Hypnobirthing techniques.

Positive home waterbirth story, using Hypnobirthing techniques. Kirsty describes her birth experience as being amazing.

Are you wondering what labour feels like and if labour will hurt? You are not alone. Many people wonder this too. Read my thoughts on this.

What I didn't expect during my labour, which left me feeling shocked, upset and angry. I had not planned for this.

Induction of labour in the UK is on the rise. Does induction really improve better outcomes for Mothers and babies?

Birth Ball During Pregnancy, Labour, Birth & Postpartum A birth ball or exercise ball as they are sometimes referred to, are a great tool...

Early Labour Stage Oh my goodness! What a few days I've had! My waters broke on Sunday evening and I had a lovely early stage labour at...

Bedbugs in Paris You might have seen in the news recently, about the bedbug infestation in Paris? If you haven’t, then you can read more...

A positive birth means different things to different people. A positive birth to one person, might be a negative birth to another person....

Halloween Fun, Activities and Pumpkin Carving We are well into Autumn now and Halloween will soon be here! Many local attractions have...

When I was pregnant with my 2nd baby, I was terrified of my 12 week scan. This was my 3rd pregnancy and my rainbow baby. Six months...

Have you been told that you are having a big baby? Unfortunately, this is becoming more and more common and very often leads to...

Preparing for birth is really important, here are my top 3 tips on what you should prioritise: 1. Prepare your body During pregnancy, it...

I often get people asking me what they could do, to make labour shorter. Well, everyone is different, every body is different and every...

When I start birth preparation with a birth, antenatal or hypnobirthing client, I always ask them if they have thought about a birth plan...

If you are pregnant and wanting to understand birth better, prepare the mind positively for birth, feel less anxious, feel more calmer,...

Approaching your due date in pregnancy? How to avoid induction of labour and go into labour naturally.