A smiling pregnant woman supported by her partner, ready to welcome baby with the help of The Birth Movement’s relaxation and breathing techniques. Without a doubt the most common question I get from my couples is: "How do we know when to head to hospital?" There are many signs and things we can look out for to determine how far progressed we are with birth, but please remember this: everyone is different ! No two births are the same, people birth at a different pace, with di

One of my biggest pet peeves as a Birth Educator is hearing stories from dad and birth partners who rendered themselves "useless", "a spare part" as they "watched from the side lines" while loved ones agonise through labour. THIS IS SOOO NOT HOW BIRTH SHOULD BE. That's why Hypnobirthing is so important for couples. It allows you to prepare as a team, it guides the mother on techniques for breathing and relaxation and guides the birth partner on specific ways they can support

It's a perfect time to support each other and bond with your baby Something I share with all my clients is very practical, specific ways your Birth Partner can support you. Going into birth knowing they have the tools to help not only makes you feel more in control, but your birth partner too. You'll both be much more confident in your roles, and how you can support each other. You'll both be much more confident in your roles, and how you can support each other. What I did fo

Induction of labour has lots of pros and cons. It's essential to gather all the information to deicde what is right, for you and your baby. Firstly, let's look at what is an induction? An induced labour is when you start labour artificially. Inductions are on the rise, globally. Labour can be induced for various reasons, some of which, can be controversial. We'll explore this a little later. For now though, let's look at how... So, how do you induce labour? A membrane sweep c