Pain relief during labour is a human right at any stage of labour. I was denied pain relief during my VBAC birth, because it was thought I was not in established labour. I was actually in transition!

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

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.

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.

It’s World Doula Week, so what better time than to write about the amazing work that Doula’s do, the evidence behind how Doula’s can...

Where to give birth in West Yorkshire? Four Yorkshire maternity Trusts have had their statistics analysed and compared.

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

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...