Postnatal bodies are strong: they sustain lives whilst in an intense period of recovery. Food filled with the right nutrients is the key to your body being able to do this well.

This ‘nearly perfect postnatal dhal’ ticks all the boxes and is my go to dish for postnatal clients.

Read time: 7 mins

You’ve got the onesies, the nappies and your birth comb… but what about the things that’ll really boost your birth experience.

Putting these five things into your birth bag will help to create the conditions to boost oxytocin AND your birth experience…

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We’re told life with a newborn is hard: what we’re not told is that a postnatal doula can make it SO much easier…

Postnatal doulas give totally personalised support to our clients, dipping into these six forms of support when needed.

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When you’re pregnant, there’s no way of knowing for sure what life will be like in a years time. But the one thing that is absolutely guaranteed is that it’ll be different to now.

Knowing how baby life is likely to change you and your life can ease the uncertainty and boost your confidence.

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Birth stories aren’t entertainment: they’re a hugely important part of humanity: our identities, our society & our biology. To not share them is to do a disservice to everyone - especially yourself.

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Research shows that antenatal courses make a difference. But with so many options, how do you choose which one is best? Well, here’s how…

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Our ancestors didn’t have gas & air or epidurals during labour. If you want your labour to be as drug-free as possible, understanding this has to be your starting point.

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Understanding how the maternity system is a key part of getting a positive birth experience. Get started with these three things to know and three things to do...

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"I am booked in for a sweep on my due date!" is a common pregnancy milestone in the UK... but what are they? do they work? why would you want one?

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For a first-timer, knowing what's coming during labour, birth & baby life is critical knowledge... it just needs to be done right.

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Birth is not a spectator sport! Preparing the people you have chosen to be with you can really help your labour & birth to go more smoothly.

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Episiotomies, inductions, instruments & caesareans are a common part of the modern birth experience. Can you even avoid them?

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New research sheds light on the causes of 'morning sickness', helping to make the brutal reality of this expected part of pregnancy more logical and understandable.

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Making friends wit people who know what it’s like to be you can transform your experience of pregnancy & parenthood. Here's how to find them...

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We all know how important it is to be informed about our birth - but when you’re not a doctor, midwife or health visitor, how on earth are you meant to do it? Start with these five steps...

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If I had a penny for every time I saw “I am being induced tomorrow: what’s going to happen?” on a Facebook forum, I’d be writing this from the Swiss Alps.

Break the myths of induction & decide if it’s for you with this step by step guide.

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When it comes to where you give birth, you always have a choice. That’s your legal right. But knowing that alone doesn’t make an informed choice make.

This quick and easy summary lays out the options , and gives you some pointers on how to decide the one thats best for you.

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So many people tell me they wish they’d had a postnatal doula… they just didn’t know what one was when they needed it! Postnatal doulas are so valuable, and it’s time to shout about it!

As with birth, a postnatal doula works to make you feel as good as possible, and all for the oxytocin. Here’s how.

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Saying a doula is a non-medical birth support is like saying ice-cream is a frozen dairy based dessert: Accurate, but far too simplistic.

Doulas seek to improve the situation of birth: emotionally, physically, mentally, spiritually … and all importantly: statistically.

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Birth is not a spectator sport; the right partner can transform the way that you feel and act during labour. In fact, they have a crucial role to play. But what should they do?

This five step plan, using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a basis, gives birth partners a framework to follow as they help support their birther feel ace.

Read time: 10 mins