How does Placenta Encapsulation work? – by Ellen from The Placenta Connection

Ellen from http://www.theplacentaconnection.co.uk on the process of placenta encapsulation.   How does Placenta Encapsulation work?  Cauldron, Broomstick and Spell Book at the ready! ……not really! As a recently trained placenta encapsulation specialist, my most common question is “what are the benefits?”. Anecdotes and testimonials from thousands of women, as well as from my own experience …

The Birth of Waverly Fleur

This birth was so different to both of my others. Little Waverly kept me guessing. We had on and off surges that never built or became regular for a couple of days prior to our birth. I had a moment where I thought this might be it, but I was never 100% convinced or sure …

Pregnancy Cravings

I read an article recently about some of the strangest pregnancy cravings pregnant women have reported and it reminded me of my own cravings. When I was pregnant with Reuben, I had HG (hyperemesis gravidarum) which meant that I found it very difficult to keep anything down, let alone think about food. For the majority …

What is it like Breastfeeding a Toddler?

It feels like only yesterday I was latching a beautiful newborn who stayed cradled in my arms and fed and slept and then fed some more. Nursings would take 40ish minutes and we’d snuggle in between, staring at each other, touching, cooing. And just like that we’re 18 months in. How the F did that …

Carry Them!

Yay for new wraps and getting to play with something different! I’ve been looking for a new wrap for Lu and I that would work for where we are now as our carrying needs have changed. After much searching and deliberating, I found this woven wrap by Yaro which was a cotton and repreve blend. …

Free Taster 9th March

Free Hypnobirthing and Hypnotherapy RTT taster.

Post Natal Healing and Feelings

So you've prepared yourself for your baby's birth. You've discussed your plans with friends, made sure your checklists and shopping lists are complete. You've cooked and frozen meals in advance of baby's arrival and you've gone on a crazy cleaning spree around the house...those skirting boards have never looked shinier! You're prepared, right? You have …

The Birth Partner's Role

How having a birth partner with you for your course can benefit you and them.

Why Hypnobirthing?

I remember vowing after Reuben's birth that I would NEVER give birth again. But time has a way of softening memories and experiences and so five years later, I'd forgotten enough of the intense experiences to try again. After the initial elation of finding out I was pregnant, fears  slowly started seeping in. I wanted a …

My Birth Story

My surges started around 7pm on a Wednesday evening while I was watching tv with my partner, Phil. They seemed pretty regular and so I began timing them. As I watched the clock, I confirmed to myself that they were in fact regular and thought I should let Phil know. He was super calm about …