Positive Birth Stories – Lauren’s Story

The next story in our positive birth stories series comes from Lauren, who shares her experience of the birth of her second child. Lauren’s Story My second birth nearly 6 months ago was absolutely incredible! It all started when I woke up at 2am on my due date...

Positive Birth Stories – Ange’s Story

The third story in our series comes from Ange, who experienced a lovely waterbirth with her son Benji. Ange’s Story   I approached childbirth with a very open and positive attitude, with no real plan other than to just go with what felt right, and also of...

Positive Birth Stories – Karla’s Story

Society is really, really good at scaring new mums-to-be. Think of the last birth you saw on mainstream TV or in a movie.  Or the last time someone told you the story of their labour. More often than not, it’s not a pretty picture! Stories of labours for...

What is a Doula?

Although more and more women are aware of doulas, and the awesome benefits doula support can provide, I still at times am met with a look of ‘say what now?’ when I tell people I am a doula. I thought I’d do a short post to outline as best as I can,...