Because Confidence Starts with Knowing
Practical advice, honest conversations, and evidence-informed guidance to help you feel informed, confident, and ready for every stage of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Every pregnancy, birth, and parenting journey comes with questions. Some you expect, and many you don't.
These blogs have been created to provide practical, evidence-informed information you can trust, whether you're looking for reassurance, preparing for what's ahead, or simply wanting to better understand your options. My goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and supported through every stage of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
If you're looking for something specific, you'll find a search bar at the bottom of this page. Simply enter a keyword or topic, and you'll be taken straight to the articles most relevant to your question.
I hope you find something here that gives you a little more clarity, confidence, and peace of mind.
Water Births - a Link with our Aquatic Past
Discover the potential disadvantages of water births, including challenges with pain relief, infection risks, and emergency care. Learn about safety considerations, monitoring limitations, and suitability for high-risk pregnancies to make an informed choice about your birthing options.
Do You Really Need a Birth Plan? Here's What You Should Know
Wondering if you need a birth plan for your upcoming labour and delivery? Discover the benefits of having a birth plan, how it can help you communicate your preferences with your care team, and how to create one that works for you. Whether you're planning a natural birth or have specific preferences for medical interventions, a birth plan can offer clarity and support during your pregnancy journey.
Get UPRIGHT !!!
Birth moved from home into hospital during the 1900s. The medical model of maternity care became entrenched in society, along with the expectation that women would labour on a bed. Flat on their back, and sometimes with their legs in stirrups. There is a complete lack of evidence to support this physiologically dysfunctional birthing position, which simply came down to doctor preference, and subsequently, how they were then trained (bugger!)
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