Recently I supported my client, Scarlett to have a natural twin birth. Completely outside NHS guidelines. The twins were Didi, (they had...

Lets talk about EDD. (Estimated Due Dates). Where did they come from? Well, back in the 19th century, Franz Naegle, a German...

WHAT IS HYPNOBIRTHING? Hypnobirthing focuses on using words in a positive way. As we grow and develop we learn to be fearful when faced...

If you are #pregnant and are thinking about a #homebirth then this blog could help you to make the right decision for you and your #baby....

What Is Shoulder Dystocia? Once baby's head has been born the shoulder gets stuck. This occurs in 1/200 births. Midwives and...

1. Length of Pregnancy. Due dates are estimates. There is a wealth of evidence that suggests there are huge variations in length of...

What is Biomechanics? Biomechanics is a method of using techniques to support the pelvis and baby to work together for baby's birth....

How are you feeling? Worries and fears in pregnancy are experienced by up to 80% of pregnant women. So, feeling anxious and worried is...

Vaginal Exams are, at best, offered during labour, but usually women are told they need to have a VE to assess how their labour is...

In the UK today approximately 25-30% of labours are induced. There are some very valid reasons for induction, but all too often an...

After you have laboured and birthed your new born, your work isn't done! The next stage of your labour is to birth your placenta. HOW DO...

We all know how relaxing and soothing a warm bath can be, perhaps with a candle lit and soft music playing! What are the benefits of a...

Welcome to My Doula World A blog all about pregnancy, hypnobirthing, home births, hospital and mid-wife led births and all that comes...