This very funny story is from Georgina, who came on my course 2, 1/2 years ago when she was expecting her 5th baby, she had a perfectly normal birth after lots of fuss and scaremongering, so although she had wanted a home birth she ended up in hospital. I remember reading her birth story at the time ... Read More about Georgina’s Unassisted Birth Story
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Sarah, Dave and Sophie’s Homebirth
Sophie’s Birth Sophie Faith Banks was born in water at home on Monday 4 February 2013 at 5.50pm, weighing 8lb 7oz, this is the story of her amazing birth. I woke at around 3am on Monday 4 February and felt wet, I went to the bathroom and I believed my waters had gone. I tried to go back to sleep ... Read More about Sarah, Dave and Sophie’s Homebirth
Chiropractic help in pregnancy and postnatally.
I suggest to mums that a visit to a chiropractor may be a good option to consider before birth, particularly if there have been issues with a difficult presentation in any previous births. It's important that you go to someone who is properly trained in this area. I asked Naomi who is an experienced ... Read More about Chiropractic help in pregnancy and postnatally.
How long should a hypnobirthing course be?
How long should a hypnobirthing course be? By Sophie Fletcher, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Doula There has long been a debate on the web about hypnobirthing and how long a hypnobirthing course should be - how many classes and over what period of time you should attend. I’ve taught several different ... Read More about How long should a hypnobirthing course be?
If I didn’t know I was pregnant would I have a pain free labour?
Can you really have a pain free labour? by Sophie Fletcher Many years ago I met a friend of my husband who was 24 and had a 10 year old daughter. The story goes that her mum phoned her dad in the pub and asked him to come home because Anna was having a baby. He replied “I’ll finish my pint and ... Read More about If I didn’t know I was pregnant would I have a pain free labour?