The Wholehearted Doula

23/05/2026

21/05/2026

Can we just stop with scaring the mamas please??

⭐ Stillbirth risk by gestational week (U.S. and U.K. data)
Large population studies show that the absolute risk of stillbirth remains extremely low between 39–42 weeks:

39 weeks: ~0.9 per 1,000 ongoing pregnancies (≈99.9% chance of baby being born alive)

40 weeks: ~1.0 per 1,000 (≈99.9%)

41 weeks: ~1.3 per 1,000 (≈99.8%)

42 weeks: ~1.7 per 1,000 (≈99.7%)

These figures come from national datasets like the CDC’s National Vital Statistics and the U.K. Office for National Statistics, as well as peer‑reviewed studies in Obstetrics & Gynecology and BJOG.

03/05/2026

This week, I witnessed my very first true knot in the cord. A quiet reminder that not everything needs to be found or managed during pregnancy. Some things are simply held safely until they reveal themselves.

This mama’s labour unfolded slowly over three days, with long spacious pauses in between. Contractions would come and go, giving baby the time needed to adjust and find the way through. This kind of rhythm is something we often see when there is a true knot, where babies may need a little more space between waves.

There is deep wisdom in this dance between mother and baby. When we try to rush or add pressure, we can sometimes interrupt something that is already working as it should. And sometimes, doing less is exactly what keeps things safe. 🤍

26/04/2026

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26/04/2026

The medicalisation spectrum… the topic of discussion for episode 200 of podcast

The medicalisation spectrum explains the very basics of the maternity care system and how to navigate it.

Get the full story on episode 200 of the great birth rebellion podcast and comment PODCAST 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 to get access to the podcast resource folder to get a good look at the medicalisation spectrum graphic

23/04/2026