There’s a quiet evolution happening in my work. For years, I’ve taught hypnobirthing and antenatal education to hundreds of families...

When we think of pregnancy, most of us stop at the “three trimesters.” But the truth is, there’s a fourth one - and it might be the most...

Many women are told that if their labour slows down or stalls, it’s because their body is failing. That they need help to “get things...

Whether you're navigating your first pregnancy or preparing to meet your third baby, one thing is certain - your body is working hard....

You’re thinking of hiring a doula. You’re already doing the deep work - exploring your options, tuning into your intuition, dreaming of a...

If you’ve been wondering whether hiring a doula is “worth it,” especially when you already have midwives, partners, and a birth plan in...

When you picture your ideal birth, what does the space look like? Is it soft-lit and quiet? Filled with affirmations and music? Or is it...

If you’ve ever dreamed of labouring in warm, soothing water - surrounded by calm lighting and quiet reassurance - you’re not alone. Water...

If you're pregnant in Northumberland or the North East and wondering what to do about the swelling , you're not alone - especially during...

It’s been four years since my daughter was born in the quiet of our Northumberland home, in a pool of warm water and unwavering trust....

I look back on my first pregnancy now and realise I wasn’t just preparing to meet my baby... I was preparing to become someone entirely...

What Does Safety in Birth Really Mean? When we talk about safety in birth, the conversation often revolves around machines, monitoring,...

We’re told to make informed decisions. To do our research. To trust the science. And of course - information matters. Research can be an...

There’s a voice inside you that knows. She’s been there all along - a quiet hum beneath the noise, the tick-boxes, the well-meaning...

Pregnancy invites us inward. It’s a time of immense transformation, not just physically, but emotionally, energetically, spiritually. But...

It is my utter joy & honour to share with you today the birth journey of my wonderful doula clients Amie, her partner Daniël and their...

I asked my subscribers to The Nourished Mama (my regular e-newsletter) what they'd most like me to chat about for my latest edition, and...

Something a lot of folks are really struggling with at the moment are the dreaded 'winter bugs'... kids coming home from school or...

If going overdue is something which worries you, if you're wondering "how overdue is too overdue" or if you're wondering if you can still

First of all, you might not be sure exactly what is a vaginal examination, or what exactly happens during a vaginal examination in...