Pregnancy

  • The Cascade of Intervention- Just a Myth.

    The cascade of intervention is a term thrown around in lots of pregnancy classes by lots of natural birth advocates, it means… Having an intervention (an intervention being an induction, an epid

    I had big plans…

    I had big plans for this pregnancy with it being my last. I was going to spend my days in flouncy dresses, drinking green juices and doing yoga 3 times a week. But, that was far from the reality. I co

    What I HATE about Hypnobirthing

    One thing I HATE about Hypnobirthing. “My body is made to give birth, naturally”   “My body is built to give birth”   “I trust my body and its ability to give birth.”   “M

    What They Don’t Tell You at Antenatal – Competition to Win a Tiba and Marl Changing Bag

    And the winner is….   Breastfeeding. Seriously the hardest thing I have ever done. After your body pops out a baby, it then has to deal with nip pain. Like serious nip pain. I had mastitis

    Childbirth- The prefect time for a date night

      I will set a scene for you…. A gentle walk across the countryside holding hands admiring the wonderful views, followed by your favourite curry, maybe some candle light, your favourite songs p

    An insiders guide to obstetrics…

    It’s 11pm and I’m 3 hours into my shift as an obstetric registrar. I look up at the lady I am delivering and tell her that I’m putting the ventouse cup on – a glorified sink plunger that’ll