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Language, Self-talk and Courageous Labour

Language. So often we use words without thinking out of habit or because of cultural norms. I’m feeling super inspired right now thanks to the insights of one amazing Birth Warrior that I met through the Positive Birth Movement Group I host. She shared her increasing awareness of the power of language and how the…

Tearing and Pushing; Everything you need to know!

I had a really poignant message this week from a pregnant first-time mum about pushing and perineal tearing and, with her permission, I’m going to share some of that content with you because I feel like it’s really relevant to a number of women that I’ve been speaking to recently that have expressed similar fears. Basically…

What does a doula do?

You may be wondering what does a doula do? Doulas provide support to mums and dads during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. Many of us are experienced birth companions and have completed Doula training as a minimum. Working with a Doula through your labour can reduce the chance of a medical intervention such a…