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Beth
Nov 187 min read
The First Trimester - What To Expect And How to Manage It
Seeing those two lines on a pregnancy test can bring a whole host of emotions. Whether this was a much longed for pregnancy or a...
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Beth
May 64 min read
Not Loving Pregnancy? You Aren't Alone
I have taught hundreds of pregnant women since 2013 and one thing I can see is that not everyone loves being pregnant! They might be...
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Beth
Feb 213 min read
Secret Fears Around Birth - Will I Poo?
When I am teaching antenatal classes there are few things that are really common worries about birth, and often they are things that...
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Beth
Jan 75 min read
Tips For Managing A Slow Labour
It isn’t uncommon for labour, particularly a first labour, to be labelled as ‘slow’. This can come with all sorts of additional pressures...
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Beth
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Why Is Baby Massage So Amazing?
There are certain classes or activities that are really popular to do with your baby and one of them is baby massage. For lots of parents...
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Beth
Oct 16, 20233 min read
5 Reasons to Breathe For Birth
One thing that everyone seems to know is that breathing forms a part of your birth plans. You might not know why or how, but you know you...
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Beth
Sep 2, 20235 min read
Why You Need A Postnatal Doula
There are a couple of comments I hear quite regularly which prompted me to write this blog. This first one is parents coming out of the...
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Beth
Aug 31, 20235 min read
Goodbye to Daisy but not Goodbye to awesome classes!
Today (31st August) is the last day for The Daisy Foundation. I have been proud to be a part of Daisy for over 10 years so it is an...
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Beth
Aug 5, 20237 min read
Natural Pain Relief Methods For Labour
When it comes to considering your preferences for birth you are likely to find something on a template about pain relief. When you are in...
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Beth
Jun 26, 20234 min read
Pregnant? Keeping Safe in the Heat
Being pregnant as the temperature rises is not always fun. Even those who love the warmer weather can feel the challenge of growing a...
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Beth
Jun 13, 20234 min read
Growth Spurts - understanding them and coping with them!
You new baby grows at an incredible rate. They are gaining around 1.5-2lbs (up to 1kg) and growing 2.5-4cm per month. Add to this their...
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Beth
May 9, 20234 min read
Using Your BRAIN For Birth
When I teach about birth one thing I often say is that the person in labour really needs to be able to shut off the thinking part of...
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Beth
Mar 17, 20236 min read
Top Starting Solids Myths - Busted
Once you are starting to get to grips with caring for your new baby, have figured out feeding, how to get sleepsuits on and off and even...
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Beth
Mar 8, 20235 min read
Top Tips for Calming Babies
When you have a new baby one of the most stressful things can be trying to figure out how to calm your baby down when they are upset....
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Beth
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Will Eating Dates Help Me?
Once you announce a pregnancy you are often inundated with advice of things to do or not do and as your due date approaches this can...
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Beth
Feb 3, 202310 min read
I Don't Want to Create Bad Habits
Often when people are expecting a baby they start to picture life together as a new family and have some conversations about how to...
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Beth
Dec 1, 20225 min read
Christmas Traditions - What Are Your Favourites?
What are your Christmas traditions? Once you have a baby or as they start to get a little older and understand more about Christmas and...
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Beth
Sep 8, 20225 min read
Changing Your Plans
There are lots of things that you might think of coming together to form your ideal birth scenario. When it comes to birth it doesn’t...
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Beth
May 23, 20223 min read
What does birth look like in your head? Reframing Birth
This week I was reflecting on conversations in antenatal classes. In Daisy Birthing and an Active Birth Workshop, we talked about how...
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Beth
Oct 18, 20214 min read
I'm Feeling A Bit Anxious..........
It’s something I hear when people enquire about classes, when people join classes and when plans around birth might change. From when you...
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