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PostTokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth
Tokophobia is an extreme fear of pregnancy and childbirth. Many people experience this, despite really wanting to want to have a child. Many people with tokophobia report avoiding conversations…
14 July 2021
PostThere may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful
There may be several reasons why the thought of childbirth makes you fearful. The main one though is probably what you may have heard from well meaning people talking about their own experiences.…
30 December 2020
PostBirth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…
Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people realise. Fears, phobias and emotional distress (ie seeing your loved one in pain) can be overwhelming, and…
11 June 2022
PostSo this is part of the cycle that causes real pain in childbirth
So this is part of the cycle that causes real pain in childbirth. In short, when you are anxious or fearful during labour you will release adrenaline. Adrenaline is the 'fight or flight' hormone…
3 May 2019
PostJUST.ONE.LAST.PUSH 💪🏽
JUST.ONE.LAST.PUSH 💪🏽 That final stretch of labour and birth is often the time when we may feel a whole range of emotions - fearful, fatigued, apprehensive, confused to name but a few. That…
2 March 2021
Post"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before?
"Breastfeeding causes saggy boobs" Heard this one before? If you are concerned about breastfeeding for fear it will may your boobs droop, it's good to know that actually it's the amazing changes…
12 December 2020
PostGender disappointment is a thing
Gender disappointment is a thing. Not many people like to talk about it though for fear of being 'ungrateful' or offending women who have have gone through the heartbreak of miscarriage or…
19 August 2020
PostYou know having a positive mindset can help you get through a range of life…
You know having a positive mindset can help you get through a range of life experiences and one is childbirth! When we are fearful, anxious and negative in our thoughts during labour, we release…
12 January 2020
PostWho will you be having aith you when you give birth?
#tbt Who will you be having aith you when you give birth? • • • • • • When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an…
21 November 2019
PostWhen the pressure gets too much
When the pressure gets too much.... remember you are in control of who is with you when you give birth. Childbirth is an intimate experience and you should have who you want there witnessing it…
24 June 2019
PostTag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips!
Tag a birth partner to be who might benefit from these tips! Link to our birth prep course in image. Birth partners fainting and near fainting in the birth room is more common than people…
3 February 2024
PostThere are hundreds with you as your breath is taken away by each contraction or…
There are hundreds with you as your breath is taken away by each contraction or waiting anxiously in theatre as they're prepped for a caesarean. They may be also: Feeling the burn Feeling out of…
15 July 2023
PostThe power of the uterus!
The power of the uterus! Photography by @gatherbirth The kind of power that brings life into this world. You can clearly see the uterus contracting strongly here, helping the cervix to dilate and…
17 March 2023
PostI know a lot, but I don't know it all
I know a lot, but I don't know it all. I'm pretty educated and experienced on pregnancy, birth and parenting in general, but I don't neccessarily know what's best for every individual or family. …
28 June 2022
PostThinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone
Thinking about my previous post, sometimes it's hard getting it right for everyone. I feel that people have a right to be informed but some prefer not to be (and thats ok) On one hand, as a…
23 November 2021
PostIf you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not…
If you experience a very long labour that appears to be slowing down or simply not progressing, it could be down to several reasons. Perhaps the baby is not in the most optimal position to put…
6 September 2021
PostThe birth of a baby is the amazing time in a womans life right?
The birth of a baby is the amazing time in a womans life right? For most yes but for many women, it just doesn't feel like that. . Around 80% of women will experience some form of emotional change…
2 October 2019
PostMy Online Hypnobirthing is now available!
My Online Hypnobirthing is now available! Click link in bio to enrol. Hypnobirthing is a birthing technique that combines deep breathing, relaxation, visualisation, self-hypnosis and education…
28 July 2019
PostIn the UK it's currently maternal mental health awareness week
In the UK it's currently maternal mental health awareness week. Around 80% of women will experience some form of emotional change after giving birth or during pregnancy. Often this manifests…
3 May 2019
PostCreating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones
Creating the right environment in labour is key for the natural release of hormones. . Oxytocin: Promotes love, bonding and uterine contractions. Oxytocin is responsible for the ejection of milk…
6 April 2019