Not Loving Pregnancy? You Aren't Alone
I have taught hundreds of pregnant women since 2013 and one thing I can see is that not everyone loves being pregnant! They might be...
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Beth
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Secret Fears Around Birth - Will I Poo?
When I am teaching antenatal classes there are few things that are really common worries about birth, and often they are things that...
Beth
- Jan 7
- 5 min
Tips For Managing A Slow Labour
It isn’t uncommon for labour, particularly a first labour, to be labelled as ‘slow’. This can come with all sorts of additional pressures...
Beth
- Nov 7, 2023
- 4 min
Why Is Baby Massage So Amazing?
There are certain classes or activities that are really popular to do with your baby and one of them is baby massage. For lots of parents...
Beth
- Oct 16, 2023
- 3 min
5 Reasons to Breathe For Birth
One thing that everyone seems to know is that breathing forms a part of your birth plans. You might not know why or how, but you know you...
Beth
- Sep 2, 2023
- 5 min
Why You Need A Postnatal Doula
There are a couple of comments I hear quite regularly which prompted me to write this blog. This first one is parents coming out of the...
Beth
- Aug 31, 2023
- 5 min
Goodbye to Daisy but not Goodbye to awesome classes!
Today (31st August) is the last day for The Daisy Foundation. I have been proud to be a part of Daisy for over 10 years so it is an...
Beth
- Aug 5, 2023
- 7 min
Natural Pain Relief Methods For Labour
When it comes to considering your preferences for birth you are likely to find something on a template about pain relief. When you are in...
Beth
- Jun 26, 2023
- 4 min
Pregnant? Keeping Safe in the Heat
Being pregnant as the temperature rises is not always fun. Even those who love the warmer weather can feel the challenge of growing a...
Beth
- Jun 13, 2023
- 4 min
Growth Spurts - understanding them and coping with them!
You new baby grows at an incredible rate. They are gaining around 1.5-2lbs (up to 1kg) and growing 2.5-4cm per month. Add to this their...
Beth
- May 9, 2023
- 4 min
Using Your BRAIN For Birth
When I teach about birth one thing I often say is that the person in labour really needs to be able to shut off the thinking part of...
Beth
- Mar 17, 2023
- 6 min
Top Starting Solids Myths - Busted
Once you are starting to get to grips with caring for your new baby, have figured out feeding, how to get sleepsuits on and off and even...
Beth
- Mar 8, 2023
- 5 min
Top Tips for Calming Babies
When you have a new baby one of the most stressful things can be trying to figure out how to calm your baby down when they are upset....
Beth
- Feb 21, 2023
- 2 min
Will Eating Dates Help Me?
Once you announce a pregnancy you are often inundated with advice of things to do or not do and as your due date approaches this can...
Beth
- Feb 3, 2023
- 10 min
I Don't Want to Create Bad Habits
Often when people are expecting a baby they start to picture life together as a new family and have some conversations about how to...
Beth
- Dec 1, 2022
- 5 min
Christmas Traditions - What Are Your Favourites?
What are your Christmas traditions? Once you have a baby or as they start to get a little older and understand more about Christmas and...
Beth
- Sep 8, 2022
- 5 min
Changing Your Plans
There are lots of things that you might think of coming together to form your ideal birth scenario. When it comes to birth it doesn’t...
Beth
- May 23, 2022
- 3 min
What does birth look like in your head? Reframing Birth
This week I was reflecting on conversations in antenatal classes. In Daisy Birthing and an Active Birth Workshop, we talked about how...
Beth
- Oct 18, 2021
- 4 min
I'm Feeling A Bit Anxious..........
It’s something I hear when people enquire about classes, when people join classes and when plans around birth might change. From when you...
Beth
- Oct 4, 2021
- 4 min
What does bonding with your baby look like?
Every new parent wants to bond with their baby, wants to feel that connection. For some it’s a real worry in pregnancy. How will I feel?...
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Thursday 17th October
The Birthing Class Pinner
November coming soon
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Wednesday 6th November
The Antenatal Course
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