Wow oh wow. This baby pictured here weighed over 12 pounds and was born at home! Who says women can’t birth big babies? Do we not tend to grow babies that are the right size for us to birth? This is a hot topic as many women are being advised to have their labour induced at 40 weeks or even before because the doctor suspects their baby is big. Over 10% of women in the UK give birth to babies weighing 4kg (8lb 13oz) or more. This is largely because many women are well-nouri

How can a caesarean birth be the most positive and empowering experience even if unplanned? Plus let me share with you our own caesarean story ❤ WRITE A CAESAREAN BIRTH PLAN I believe this is important whether you are planning an elective caesarean or a vaginal birth. The caesarean rate is around 25% in the UK so even if you are planning a vaginal birth it is still wise to have a well-thought out Plan B. DO YOUR RESEARCH You can still incorporate many things you would hav

When I was pregnant for the first time I had never heard of hypnobirthing, so I googled antenatal courses and opted for a traditional antenatal class. When pregnant a second time, I opted for hypnobirthing. So what is the difference between an antenatal course and a hypnobirthing course and what would suit you? One, the other, or both? An antenatal course would be provided by Baby Matters (Maidenhead-based), NCT or one of a host of smaller providers. These courses cover a

Did you know that babies listen to music whilst still in the womb? From around 16-18 weeks of pregnancy babies start to hear sounds, but by the third trimester their hearing is much more advanced. They can hear music and tend to find classical music and soft melodies soothing – but they can enjoy other music too. They will grow to love any music you love, as whatever you listen to regularly will become what they are familiar with and what they will enjoy. Your favourite tunes