The Maternal Alchemist

16/04/2026

If you've been wondering what Birthology actually feels like from the inside, this is your sneak peek.

We meet weekly. In a small, carefully held group where you are not a face in a crowd, and your questions are not an inconvenience - they’re the key to everyone's learning experience.

Each session has its own rhythm.

There is teaching that’s clear, grounded, evidence-based, explaining what is actually happening in your body.

There is conversation that goes to the places most antenatal classes don't. I'm not afraid to talk about the real, and you can ask me anything.

There is nervous system work that gently addresses the fear underneath, not just the information on top.

🛖 And threading through all of it is continuity. The same women, week after week. Building something together without quite realising it.

By week six, women often tell me what moved them most wasn't learning something brand new. It was feeling confident and steady. And this steadiness, it turns out, changes everything about how birth unfurls.

→ Spaces are still available for the April cohort. Message me if you'd like to know more.

https://www.aimeestrongman.com/birthology

15/04/2026

If you’ve ever thought, “there has to be a better way to do birth”…
you’re right and you’ve just found the key! 🗝️

This is me and I would love to meet you.

I’m offering FREE connection calls all through the spring so we can talk about pregnancy birth and beyond the good, the bad, the messy and most importantly the JOY.

Book today - just drop a 📞 and below and I’ll send you a booking link!

Or join ☎️ The Dream birth hotline to pick up some positivity on the path! (Link in bio 🔗)

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒆 𝒙𝒙

15/04/2026

☎️ Join the DREAM BIRTH HOTLINE today!

A private space on telegram with positive affirmations, upbeat support and a focus on the wonderful and exciting aspect of pregnancy not the fearful because right now you need to focus on the joy and wonder that is having a baby in 2026/27.

If you’re pregnant it’s free to join and you’ll be building your village.

14/04/2026

𝙼𝚢𝚝𝚑: 𝙽𝚊𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚊𝚕 𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑 𝚖𝚎𝚊𝚗𝚜 𝚗𝚘 𝚙𝚊𝚒𝚗

Natural birth doesn't promise you a pain-free experience.

And I think it's worth saying that out loud, because so much of what gets shared about holistic birth preparation can accidentally imply otherwise - and when it doesn't land that way, women feel like they've failed somehow. Like they didn't breathe right, or trust enough, or want it badly enough.

That's not the truth - having a baby is hard work make no mistake you are going to need to get to know yourself more than ever before; physically, emotionally and spiritually.

What birth preparation genuinely offers you is a different relationship with sensation. A way of moving through intensity rather than bracing against it. An understanding what your body is doing and why…

… so that when it gets big and powerful and overwhelming, you have something to hold onto.

Fear is what makes pain unbearable. Not the sensation itself.
When you feel safe, informed, and held, fear begins to melt…
And that is where birth starts to feel possible.

✨ This is exactly the kind of myth we explore together inside Birthology and there are a few more where that came from.

If you're ready to come and explore what birth can really feel like, doors are open for the April cohort. More info here: https://www.aimeestrongman.com/birthology

→ What's one thing that has genuinely helped you feel less afraid? (In birth or elsewhere) - I'd love to know. ↓

13/04/2026

❓❓❓QUIZ ❓❓❓

Oooo I’ve done something super fun!
I’ve created a birth quiz to find out how best YOU learn.

As a teacher in a former moontide I know how different individuals benefit from different opportunities to learn - funny that we are not all the same huh?🤔
And it’s how I’ve designed my BIRTHOLOGY course so everyone is met along the way no matter what their learning style might be.

My birth magic quiz has been designed to get you started when looking for antenatal education that hits right for you.

It’s a bit of fun sure but you might just element a little more about yourself too.

Link in bio or drop a 🪄 in the comments and I’ll message you personally with the link! 🔗

Send it far and wide and tag your pregnant goddesses ↓

✨I’d love to hear your birth archetype so why not share yours in the comments below ⬇️ and let’s see how we wanna learn about having a baby!!

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒆 𝒙𝒙

12/04/2026

It’s a wonder to me we are still having to fight about how a woman wants to be in labour and what she wants. To anyone who has given birth physiologically, the wisdom is that women need to move in a way that feels right for them not right for an observer. Birth is an embodiment. It is a dance between mother and her babe. It’s the journey of movement and energy as baby is brought earthside and no one at all should be telling a woman how to be… unless she asks. She is the goddess in the centre of the room and when allowed to tune in and move in her own way then birth happens with ease. She may need some guidance from those who have witnessed births frequently but she knows how to give birth instinctively and her baby knows how to be born.

Returning to this article - a personal and thought provoking read from a woman I’ve had the privilege to be in circle with .lucy… scientifically being on our backs is not conducive to labour - it creates less room for manoeuvre; the coccyx is not able to move ( in women it can by nature but in men’s bodies it is fused) and this position works against gravity not with it - however the reason I mention women moving in their own way is because I’ve had the honour of being at 2 births where I have witnessed women use this position to support their baby’s birth so I know how intuitive, freedom of movement in labour supports women - dictating to women which position they must or must not be in at this incredible moment of existence does not.

We delve deep into movement and positions during my Birthology course and we discover positions that feel right for us as well as practising them together.
If you are curious about a more holistic birth please get in touch. My next birthology cohort begins on Thursday 23rd April | 8pm | Live on Zoom

Why not book a free complimentary call📱 and let’s see if this is the right course for you!
Link in bio 🔗

10/04/2026

It’s a wonder to me we are still having to fight about how a woman wants to be in labour and what she wants. To anyone who has given birth physiologically, the wisdom is that women need to move in a way that feels right for them not right for an observer. Birth is an embodiment. It is a dance between mother and her babe. It’s the journey of movement and energy as baby is brought earthside and no one at all should be telling a woman how to be… unless she asks. She is the goddess in the centre of the room and when allowed to tune in and move in her own way then birth happens with ease. She may need some guidance from those who have witnessed births frequently but she knows how to give birth instinctively and her baby knows how to be born.

Returning to this article though - a personal and thought provoking read from a woman I’ve had the privilege to be in circle with … scientifically being on our backs is not conducive to labour - it creates less room for manoeuvre; the coccyx is not able to move ( in women it can by nature but in men’s bodies it is fused) and this position works against gravity not with it - however the reason I mention women moving in their own way is because I’ve had the honour of being at 2 births where I have witnessed women use this position to support their baby’s birth so I know how intuitive movement. Freedom of Movement in labour supports women - dictating to women which position they must or must not be in at this incredible moment of existence does not.

We delve deep into movement and positions during my Birthology course and we discover positions that feel right for us as well as practising them together.
If you are curious about a more holistic birth please get in touch and I’m so happy to have a call too and see if this would be the right antenatal course for you

Call me📱

https://aimeestrongman.as.me/ConnectionCall

It's only in the past 300 to 400 years that women have been largely giving birth on their backs. Here’s how it started: https://bbc.in/4vh6wp0

09/04/2026

"𝙷𝚘𝚠 𝚍𝚘 𝙸 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚋𝚎𝚐𝚒𝚗 𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜?"

At some point in pregnancy, the information starts to feel like too much.

Books. Podcasts. Stories from friends.
Advice from strangers online. Headlines designed to frighten.

When all you want to know is: what do I actually need to know?

This is where so many women find themselves — not lacking information, but drowning in it. Unable to find the thread that feels true for them. I really pride myself on making this journey as bespoke as possible.

Thoughtful preparation isn't about consuming more. It's about finding someone who understands both the physiology of birth and the inner world of becoming a mother, and being guided through it in a way that actually settles something in you. I’ve worked with over 100+ women and each experience is totally unique to that woman.

Being pregnant isn't just about simply growing a baby (although that is epic in itself!), it's about growing into yourself as a mother. And that becoming was never meant to happen alone, with a search engine and a stack of books.

📲 If you're not sure where to start that's exactly what the free 15-minute call is for.
We'll talk about where you are, what you need, and what might help. → https://aimeestrongman.as.me/

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒆 𝒙

05/04/2026

OSTARA x Easter

The is your permission slip to stop, breathe, and actually soak it in. All this magic happening undisturbed within you. We know what’s coming as spring blooms but can we trust that’s what happening within ourselves?

Five mins. That’s it.
A little check-in, a little truth, a little spark… and maybe a little epiphany?…

Go on!! Make a cuppa, sit down and enjoy those choccy eggs and take a moment for you with my 3 journal prompts.

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒆 𝒙

03/04/2026

✨OSTARA✨

This is a beautiful time of the year. Ostara is an ancient pagan festival that celebrates the coming of Spring and weaves in themes of rebirth, renewal, fertility and growth. Named after the Germanic goddess Eostre, whose name evokes the dawn and the burgeoning light of spring.

Ostara embodies the cyclical rhythm of nature’s revival and her magical ways of sprinkling colour and hope to our world. Our ancestors would have gathered at this time of balance to celebrate this return of the light and at the heart centre, Ostara embodies the triumph of light over darkness, symbolised by the increasing daylight and the awakening of nature. ( it’s also where we get the word Easter from!)
The vernal equinox which has just happened (13 days ago) marks a moment of perfect balance, where day and night are in harmonious alignment. We pause. Take a breath and welcome what is to come. This beautiful suspension of time and light I think mirrors our internal landscape and our quest to seek the inner balance in our lives, as we navigate the ever-shifting currents and pathways of existence.

Ostara’s symbols:
🥚eggs
🐰hares
🌷flowers

And they all serve as reminders of the eternal cycle of life, death, and rebirth, inspiring us to embrace change, growth, and transformation. The epitome of what it means to be a woman, the giver of life and also that of pregnancy, the springtime of our womanhood. The maiden era of light and love and whimsy!

I’m here in Spain this Easter and the celebrations underway already feel bigger than Christmas!
Enjoy the long weekend!

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒆 𝒙

02/04/2026

"𝚆𝚒𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚢 𝚋𝚘𝚍𝚢 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚘 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎 𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑?"

This question arrives earlier than most people expect.

You might feel a flicker of excitement about birth - and then, almost immediately, doubt follows. Will I cope? Will I know what to do? What if it feels like too much?

These thoughts aren't a sign that something is wrong with you. They're a sign that you're standing at the edge of something enormous and new, and you're paying attention.

⚡️ Your body has held this knowledge far longer than your mind has. Birth is not something it needs to be taught. But understanding — real understanding, the kind that lands in your body and not just your head, can be the difference between bracing against birth and moving with it.

When you know how birth actually works, doubt begins to soften because you stop being afraid of the unknown. You start to trust what's already there.

🗝️ If you're curious about how you learn best and what kind of support might feel right for you, my Birth Magic Quiz is a good place to begin. → https://bit.ly/Birth_Quiz

𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆, 𝑨𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒆 𝒙