Free education
Resource Hub
Years of free, evidence-based education on pregnancy, birth, the fourth trimester and beyond, all in one place.
48 resources for “partners”
From Birth Sensory®
Build a birth plan around how you cope
Birth Sensory® learns how you respond to sound, touch, movement and communication, then turns it into a personalised birth plan you can print and share with your birth team. Created by registered midwife Marley Henry.
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
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
PostBirth partners can help throughout any stage of labour
Birth partners can help throughout any stage of labour. No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby…
18 April 2020
PostI've had a few people ask me lately what partners should prepare for birth so I'm…
I've had a few people ask me lately what partners should prepare for birth so I'm reposting one of my old posts for those currently expecting a baby It's ideal for birth partners to prepare a…
15 September 2022
PostNo matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc,…
No matter who your birth partner is - the baby's father, your mum, friend, sister etc, their role is more than simply watching the baby enter the world. It can be a long and tiring process for…
13 October 2019
PostLets talk husbands (or partners) and hormones
Lets talk husbands (or partners) and hormones. I get a lot of women tell me that during their pregnancy, they can't bear to be around their husbands. It's not that he's even really done anything…
30 September 2019
PostEver heard of couvade syndrome?
Ever heard of couvade syndrome? It's also known as sympathetic pregnancy syndrome. It's a phenomenon that many people experience when their partners are pregnant, in the form of strange symptoms…
21 July 2022
PostReposting due to several requests!
Reposting due to several requests! It's ideal for birth partners to prepare a small bag for themselves for the hospital or birth centre. Here are some things you may want to consider. Remember…
26 July 2021
PostSaturday morning and the sun is SHINING!
Saturday morning and the sun is SHINING! Perfect day for a home visit with a lovely client and her partner today. Only a few weeks until we meet their baby 👶🏾 Oh how I love being a midwife! Have…
24 April 2021
PostI've updated my free birth guides!
I've updated my free birth guides! You can download them directly from my website (link in bio) . There are tips for birth, breathing during labour, birth partner tips and more. . I also have a…
21 August 2020
PostDads you can get involved with the birth plan too
Dads you can get involved with the birth plan too. Although ultimately the birth plan is centred around your partners needs and wishes, it is good for you to get involved with helping her to make…
17 August 2019
PostWatching your loved one in discomfort can be hard
Watching your loved one in discomfort can be hard. Being there when your baby comes into the world is amazing but there are lots of people who simply feel overwhlemed and unsure what to do when…
13 April 2021
CarouselSome of the comments and questions I've heard from dad's during and after birth
Some of the comments and questions I've heard from dad's during and after birth. Many are prepared for the birth experience, and many aren't. Whilst the primary focus is and always will be the…
15 December 2024
CarouselSwipe for considerations 👉🏽
Swipe for considerations 👉🏽 Parents- if you're not ready for, or not feeling up to visitors, don't be afraid to say so. A simple " we're still settling in and will let you know as soon as we're…
15 April 2024
Post"Our Miko is here ♥️
"Our Miko is here ♥️ She’s one week old today and I already feel like time is running way to fast. She’s tiny, mighty, beautiful, magical and smells of joy. Pregnancy of course had its ups and…
24 August 2022
Post**Update** Are you expecting a baby or have you already given birth this year?…
**Update** Are you expecting a baby or have you already given birth this year? I posted this on Jan 1st 2021, wondering how the year would look for people having babies 2020 certainly threw…
5 August 2021
PostQuick, the baby is coming!
Quick, the baby is coming! I've shared this a couple of times but am asked often - what to do if baby comes quickly? In the UK we call this a BBA (born before arrival of assistance) You'll be…
7 March 2021
Post*link in bio to book*
*link in bio to book* Every woman and birthing person has the right to ultimately make her own decisions surrounding their care during pregnancy and birth. Birth professionals must provide care…
14 February 2021
PostMy FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE…
My FREE handy guides have been updated to include 'Knowing your birth rights' and THE B.R.A.I.N acronym for ensuring you get informed choice and can give informed consent during your pregnancy and…
10 November 2020
PostSo we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied
So we are all stuck indoors trying to keep ourselves occupied. There are only so many movies on netflix we can watch! If you are pregnant it's still really important to exercise so you could try…
31 March 2020
PostPostpartum self care
Postpartum self care. . The first few days and weeks after having a baby are wonderful, tiring and ultimately life changing! You can prepare in advance by making certain considerations such as…
13 March 2020
Video4:0310 Weird Pregnancy Signs That You May Not Have Heard Of
10 Weird Pregnancy Signs No One Talks About | Early Symptoms You Might Miss Are you wondering if you might be pregnant — but your symptoms don’t match the textbook?
26 June 2025
PostFeeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you?
Feeling like everyone and everything wants a piece of you? Becoming a parent adds a new meaning to the word time. Often, our expectations of parenting before becoming parents are way off,…
24 April 2024
PostWho remembers this one?
Who remembers this one? Leg cramps are painful at any time, but during pregnancy, they seem to be 10 x worse and happen more often, especially at night! Leg cramps are literally the muscle…
12 April 2024