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Find out everything 'Induction of Labour'. Knowledge is power, and knowing more about what you are likely to come across in the later stages of pregnancy, will help you understand your options and choices. All of this will support you with making an informed decision and doing what is right for you and your baby.

When people think about birth partners, they often picture someone sitting beside the bed, holding a hand and offering encouragement, or cracking jokes at inappropriate times...(or at times during my 1st labour, as it was SO long, watching football on a phone). And while hand holding and making jokes that can absolutely be part of it, their role is so much more than that! A birth partner is not just “there”. They are a key part of your support team. They have been chosen spec

If you’re planning a caesarean birth, you might have been told: “At least you know what’s going to happen.” And while a planned caesarean can bring a sense of structure and predictability, it can also bring questions, uncertainty and sometimes anxiety. What will it feel like? What actually happens? How do I prepare? A caesarean birth is still birth! It is not the easy way out. And just like any other type of birth, preparation can make a huge difference to how you experience

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I remember saying: “I've got my birth plan, but I’m just going to go with the flow and see what happens.” It felt like the right approach at the time. I didn’t want to overthink things. I didn’t want to be too rigid. I trusted that everything would just…happen. But looking back now, I realise something important: I wasn’t going with the flow - I just didn’t fully understand what my options were.

The first week with a newborn is something you can never fully prepare for. You can read the books, watch the videos, pack everything you think you’ll need… But nothing quite compares to living it.

Packing your birth bag is often one of those moments where it all starts to feel very real. You might find yourself wondering… Have I packed enough? Too much? What do I actually need? And it’s so easy to fall into the trap of overpacking - just in case. The truth is, you don’t need as much as you think.

Grow up, buy a house, get married and have a baby - yes… but not in that order, and with plenty of adventures in between.