by Sophie Fletcher One of my clients at the moment (I have permission to post this) is having a tough time of it and suffers badly from white coat syndrome. She is absolutely set on a homebirth, because she feels anxious in a hospital environment, but has been challenged every step of the way. Not ... Read More about White Coat Syndrome in Pregnancy.
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Interview with a BabyCalm teacher.
Tell us about yourself? My name is Liz Shier. I'm a BabyCalm teacher and I've been working with new families, in various roles for the past 15 years. I have seen how all the conflicting advice and pressure we have from society and ourselves, make ... Read More about Interview with a BabyCalm teacher.
Giving birth, lower risk? Have a home birth!
Have a home birth! by Sophie Fletcher I've been teaching classes for over 5 years and understand the theory around the home environment and a home birth. Especially a mum’s sense of well-being and that connection with her birthing body. But apart from my birth I had never ... Read More about Giving birth, lower risk? Have a home birth!
What’s a Night Nanny?
Sometimes it feels like those broken nights will never let up. I struggled with my two and would have done anything for a good nights sleep. Both were breastfed and did't properly sleep through until 8 months. Every now and again a catch up night would have made the world of difference. Night ... Read More about What’s a Night Nanny?
I’ve done mindful hypnobirthing. Will I know I’m in Labour?
By Sophie Fletcher When teaching classes using hypnobirthing techniques, I often come across people who are sometimes worried about not knowing they are in labour and not getting to the hospital in time. Many women who do the Mindful Mamma hypnobirthing class just don’t experience the type of ... Read More about I’ve done mindful hypnobirthing. Will I know I’m in Labour?