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The early months with a newborn can be exhausting in a way that's hard to describe until you're...

If you're pregnant and looking into your options for support, you might have come across 'birth...

If you’re considering finding support during your pregnancy, for your birth experience or for...

(updated July 2026) Firstly, if you're here looking for support for yourself or a loved one -...

Looking for pregnancy massage in Frome or Bristol? I offer nervous system-aware, relaxing...

Pregnancy is ordinary, miraculous and disorientating - all at once. There’s a story we’re sold...

I'm really excited to be part of the (Mis) Conceptions FERTILITY FORTUNES event this month. ...

HYPNOBIRTHING - HOW FLEXIBLE, USEFUL and ACCESSIBLE IS IT? The first part of this post covered...

I started making this back in the naughties so I could cook a roast dinner for the fabulous...

Why hormones matter in pregnancy and birth One of the top fears people have in pregnancy, is...

It was an honour to be invited onto the Body I Love You podcast and to talk with Sydney Robilotta...

ESSENTIAL INFO ABOUT HYPNOBIRTHING This post explores some of the most frequestly asked...

Personally, I'm only a certain amount woo, so the idea that you can think your birth in a...

Em-what? What is Embodiment? Everyone’s heard of mindfulness and it’s benefits, but what about...

Minimal footwear, or 'barefoot shoes' have been gaining popularity in recent years, and this time...

  I started making this back in the naughties so I could cook a roast dinner for the fabulous...

Active Birth Q - What is ‘active birth’? The active birth movement came about in the early...

Yes, they do. It can be mixed and often seems to relate either to past experiences, e.g. with...

This pose is wonderful for all stages, lifting you slightly if you have nausea or heartburn,...

Stop back pain with this tiny adjustment. I have a super simple technique to share with you...