Sep 20
Did you know that September and early October are the most popular months for births? With more mums-to-be going into labour this month than any other time of the year, Natural Birthing Company have put together a Birthing Essentials Kit to help these new mums prepare for the day. We love the Natural Birthing Company …
Jul 24
As I write this it is my sons fifth birthday. He is happily playing with his new toys and his toddler sister is playing with a train track. The pain of my sons birth has lessened this year. The pain is not as searing. I wanted a natural birth with my son. I had gone …
Dec 09
Actress Emily Watson (Chernobyl, Apple Tree Yard) explains that not every birth is a time of comfort and joy. Emily is encouraging people to donate to maternal health charity Maternity Worldwide this Christmas, after first supporting it as her chosen charity on the BBC Radio 4 Appeal in 2018. This year, you can buy an …
Sep 17
What you have written, past and present. I have written two books, both about childbirth. The first, a ‘how to’ manual called The Positive Birth Book, is a guide for pregnant women on how to approach birth differently, reframe it as a positive experience, and have a positive birth in any circumstance. The most recent, …
Mar 19
This is a truly wonderful book from a doula who really knows her stuff. Linsey Bliss has seven children. Six of those are biological and she has had two sets of twins. She has also assisted hundreds of births. This book tells you all you need to know about pregnancy, childbirth and even what happens after. …
Oct 09
This is a great book which gives you the inspiration to go through your pregnancy and birth with a mindful approach. As well as advice it also has meditative exercises and insights. A great, helpful book for mothers-to-be. Focusing on the entire journey; from pregnancy through to early parenthood, this guide to living mindfully for …
Dec 05
Frost Editor Catherine Balavage is looking for women- and some men- to share their experience of childbirth with her. This will be for Catherine’s new book Women On Childbirth. Catherine had a traumatic birth experience and wants to write the book to help other women know what to expect, but also how to have a …
Oct 14
Giving Birth – The Real Story 72% of mums-to-be are nervous about giving birth Over half of respondents (61%) said their births didn’t go according to plan The biggest fear (27%) about giving birth was medical complications affecting themselves or their baby Almost a quarter (22%) found their birth partners more annoying than helpful For …
