The Blog
Stretch and Sweep: A shortcut to labour?
Have you been offered a ‘stretch and sweep’.. do you actually know what is it, what it involves and what it might mean for your labour and birth?
What a Giraffe Can Teach You About Giving Birth
Did you know, we are the only species of mammal that doubt our ability to give birth?
How an orange can ACTUALLY reduce your pain and anxiety levels in labour
Ok, maybe don't go filling your hospital bag with a pack of 'easy peelers' just yet, but I've been reading into the research behind aromatherapy use during birth this week!
How Jammy Dodgers can help you give birth naturally!
The importance of eating and drinking in labour.
Hypnobirthing and Epidurals
Ok, so let’s talk pain relief and Hypnobirthing. Contrary to popular belief, these two things are NOT mutually exclusive.
Positive Birth Stories: A Calm Ventouse Birth
Yep, a positive birth doesnt mean you’ve got to be at home in the bath infront of the Christmas Tree!
Why have a waterbirth? A Look at The Evidence.
Water can be used as a comfort measure during labour, and some women choose to birth their baby in the pool too.
Moxibustion for Turning a Breech: What is it and Where's the Evidence?
I promise.. I’m not mad!
Positive Birth Stories
Positive Birth Stories from clients and friends of Positively Birthing.
Dates in pregnancy.. what do they do?
Fancy a date? No not that kind of date, though I’d totally advise squeezing in as many cinema trips and dinners out as you can before the baby arrives! Oxytocin, bonding and all that!